Yesterday, Bruce Jenner revealed Catlin Jenner. Bruce is transgendered and has decided to live in his truth. Yesterday, the play cousin and his friends engaged in discourse about tolerance.
tol·er·ance [tol-er-uh ns] Show IPA
— noun
a fair, objective, and permissive attitude toward those whose opinions, practices, race, religion, nationality, etc., differ from one's own; freedom from bigotry.
a fair, objective, and permissive attitude toward opinions and practices that differ from one's own.
I never thought it was a bad word, however the play cousin and friends opened my mind to a different view. They shared indifference and lack of willingness to evolve and grow. I had to think about it, am I indifferent when I tolerate folks who so not share my values or beliefs. Hmmmmmm. This thread,encouraged me to twist the prism for real and in real-time.
Their passion opened my eyes to another view.
I still tolerate folks. I don't have to like or love you. You do not have to share my views. You dont have to like or love me. I want you to respect me, but if you don't, I get that to.
As an alternative dispute resolution professional, sometimes all I can get folks to do is tolerate each other. Respect isn't even in the picture and like/love isn't even in the cards.
Tolerance and the courage to set boundaries is sometimes the only tools in the box.
I am proud of Catlin Jenner. I am proud that she is living her life in truth and liberty. It takes courage to be open in this new word. A word comprised of internet courage and keyboard bullies, who will not hesitate to viciously tear a person apart.
A lot of folks don't understand her need to no longer be a him.
I hope folks can respect his choice, if not tolerate his moves and fix your own backyard, there is nothing broken here.
Vick the Communication Diva
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