People are like crayons. The world is a huge box of crayons. There's lot's of different colors and shapes. Some are brighter or prettier or sharper or duller than average. Some have visible disabilities and some don't. The differences between crayons is why we have so many different cultures and groups, which are like smaller boxes within the big box.
I think the key to being happy in whatever box you're in is to accept the differences of your fellow crayons, no matter what box they're in. Like Martin Luther King Jr said "I refuse to accept the view that mankind is so tragically bound to the starless midnight of racism and war that the bright daybreak of peace and brotherhood can never become a reality... I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word."
To me, accepting that different is not a value judgement, accepting that different just means different, is the key to getting along with other crayons regardless not only of their color, but regardless also of the box their physical or mental condition relegates them to live in.
To me, accepting that different is not a value judgement, accepting that different just means different, is the key to getting along with other crayons regardless not only of their color, but regardless also of the box their physical or mental condition relegates them to live in.
2 comments:
So true, Al & we never know what's in that other crayon's (person's) package.
I absolutely love this crayon story! If only we would truly realize that everyone IS different and not worry about WHY, what a huge difference it would make in the world where people are concerned! We never know what has happened to anyone.....but we are called to be accepting and help everyone where and how we can! Thanks for the blog! I like it! Keep up the great work!!!
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