Description
Tolerance helps us to accept differences and frees us from being judgmental. It is recognizing that all people have feelings, needs, hopes, and dreams. Tolerance is an appreciation for diversity, whether of culture or temperament. It leads to unity. It is being patient and forgiving when others make mistakes, while calling on discernment to know when to stand up for justice. Tolerance is accepting things that we wish were different with humor and grace. It allows us to embrace the pain as well as the joys of life.
In Family Life
Tolerance within a family is a beacon of understanding and harmony. It manifests as a genuine respect for each member’s unique perspectives, beliefs, and choices, even when they differ from one’s own. Tolerance fosters an environment where disagreements are approached with patience and a willingness to find common ground, demonstrated through open and empathetic communication. It means recognizing that diversity of thought can enrich the family’s collective wisdom and nurture individual growth.
In practicing tolerance, family members embrace each other’s quirks and idiosyncrasies, creating a nurturing and accepting home where love and acceptance reign supreme.
Quote
“Everything that irritates us about others can lead us to an understanding of ourselves.”
— Carl Jung
The Practice of Tolerance
- I appreciate differences.
- I free myself from prejudice.
- I refrain from judging myself or others.
- I forgive mistakes.
- I accept what I cannot change.
- I balance acceptance with justice.