Breaking The 'Rules'

There are a few great taboos in life, subjects that apparently are best not broached in case of offence being caused to another, that to me is absolute tripe, if a subject is approached taking others feelings into consideration nothing should be 'off limits'.Today I'm going to mention one of those subjects, I'll endeavour to do it justice and be inclusive of all, if I don't succeed let me know and I'll correct any misunderstandings.

Anyway onwards we go, I have a big day ahead of me tomorrow, a day that will surely test me and my belief in myself. Whenever I'm in this position I find myself looking for guidance, looking for a sign that I will come through the day better than I started it. I am sure you all can see what I'm referring to now – beliefs, spiritual or religious. Don't panic I'm not going to turn this into a sermon but hopefully I'll open a few eyes and minds.

Each day people are misunderstood because of something they believe in, something that gives them a strength that isn't fully appreciated by another. In the modern world we have opinions flooding in from each direction, far too many at points and they swamp our mind making it near impossible for us to see the woods for the trees.

Ours senses don't work independently, they rely on each other. No-one can see the full picture without firstly opening theirs ears and listening, too often we are dismissive and merrily continue with a partial picture. The partial picture serves us no harm for the most part but then comes a time when we miss something because we have our eyes half closed. By only taking in what you see and never looking behind it you will only have a 'surface understanding', is that enough to go through life with?.

Of course there is another viewpoint, by seeing a fuller picture we allow ourselves a greater choice and quite possibly the chance to welcome something new into our life that we will find comfort and strength in at difficult times. Taking the time to listen (a lost art form) your horizons are broadened, part of what you hear may strike a chord with you and enrich your life further, of course you will never know unless you take the time to soak up the opinion of another without any prejudice or preconceptions.

No-one has to agree with another on what they believe but we should all work towards understanding that we all benefit from different sources, different concepts. I shall paraphrase Gary Lightbody 'If it looks like it works and feels like it works. It works'. The individual makes the choice that works for them, we need to decide what works for us.

I shall leave you to consider my words and just maybe we will take a step towards ending another taboo.

Take care everyone.

Enjoy today, look forward to tomorrow.