Thursday, August 18, 2011

Wisdom for the Kids/5: Trust Yourself, Love Your World

There are a few things that you need to know that your adults may not think to tell you.  They may think these things are obvious, or they may never have learned these things themselves.  Knowing these bits of wisdom will make your life better.  That is why I share them with you.  This is Part Five.  Live well.

TRUST YOURSELF AND LOVE YOUR WORLD

Facts matter, but interpretations and understanding reasons and interactions vary.  Your beliefs are your own, and they are valid.

Consider the facts, always.  Respect your intuition, always.  When they appear to be in conflict, rejoice in the miraculous coexistence of objective and subjective truth.

We are all connected.  What affects one, affects all.  And yet, we can only experience life as individuals.  We are all unique.  This paradox is at the heart of our existence, the context of all our experiences and all our relationships.

Music unites people of good will.

Dignity is an inalienable right.

This entire planet is your home, and that of all the living creatures.  Take care of it.  Start where you live.

Remember that all knowledge and experience are acquired individually, and subjectively.  Never allow anyone to devalue your own life experiences with pompous proclamations about objectivity or measurement or proof.  What cannot be proven may nevertheless be true. 
 

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