There is no one anywhere with whom I always agree.
I have my own mind, my own thoughts, and my own beliefs. Most of my beliefs came from my parents. I did not always agree with them.
I had experiences in my life that caused me to make decisions. Those things will attach to the way you view the world. Not everyone has had those experiences. Those who have may have viewed them differently. That makes a different way of looking at things.
One of the most satisfying things about being a mother has been watching my children develop their own sets of values. They often do not agree but they still care for each other.
In today's world I see politics as something that is causing such harsh feelings. Too many people are not willing to accept that others might have a different point of view.
Families are becoming estranged. Good friends no longer speak to each other.
I have 4 children. One of them shares my political beliefs...mostly. The other three are completely opposite... mostly.
I love all my children. We all know what each of us believes. Politics will not change our feelings for each other.
Rather than become a divided family I do not discuss politics with them. We each have others to do that.
Mid-term elections are near for us in the United States. Please research the candidates and remember to vote.
honest and powerful post i must say dear Emma !
ReplyDeletebeing open mind is a great gift which makes life easy and relationships smooth . i feel grateful that can share your way of looking at things regarding accepting that fact wholeheartedly that other can think differently and it's not their fault but Nature's default mode actually .avoiding it makes life miserable :(
I am so glad that my children have their own minds. They are leaders not followers. That is what their father and I hoped for. It can be aggravating when they do not agree with me but it is the way it should be.
DeleteEverything starts with a family.
ReplyDeleteWhen everyone has a good family,
they have a good country.
But managing a family
is as difficult as managing a country.
Not either one.
That is so true. However even members of a good family will not always agree. They can still love each other.
DeleteWe have two females and one male children who are all in their early 50s, and late 40s. Our daughters don't talk about politics, but our son has literally disowned us. Hurts so much.
ReplyDeleteI hope that one day he will realize that you can disagree even strongly and still love. I am sorry to learn of this.
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