Categorization

Hi there,

When we categorize/stereotype others, it’s so easy to take the humanity out of a human. We see them as less than ourselves instead of equality. All of us have the same basic desires to love and be loved. Yet, something happens to deter us, and we let our emotions, feelings, and others’ opinions drive us instead of our truth. We become the opposite of ourselves instead of a true reflection of our Creator. As the saying goes, we look for love in all the wrong places.

But the same basic desire remains because we are wired that way.

Seek to understand more and categorize less. Seek to remember who you are more. The one thing we have is time. The one thing we often misuse is time. Spend time reflecting on the purpose of humanity. Spend time observing people. Spend time getting to know others before you put a label on them. Behind the person is a story. Often, there is an experience or two (or more) that drives them to do what they do. When we unveil the story, we get a glimpse of their light. 

Imprisonment in labels, thoughts/perceptions is real. 

The challenge/opportunity is to see beyond worldly categorization. When we see people as they are, we realize we have much more in common than differences. Refuse to follow tradition for the sake of it. We break the cycle of pain (e.g., stereotypes, dominion of people, etc) by changing the thoughts that created it.

Make this lifetime great because you still can!

Timika