Human
Good Morning,
I was standing in line at a restaurant the other day when i overheard two gentlemen discussing their bosses behavior over some issue at work. One of the young men said "well what do you expect, he's only human and I would have done the same thing."
How often do we hear other people (or ourselves) say Well, we’re human.. or That’s just what people do, as justification for certain behaviors? Have you ever questioned such comments? What does it mean to be human? How can we do something like live in fear, because that's what humans do? Is there such truths or is it just an easy way out?
There is no better time than the present to evaluate and, perhaps, readjust our personal definition of being human.
We are amazing creatures. We can be whatever we want to be. The only things that can stop us are our own beliefs about ourselves and tI do not mean this in a corny, self-help sort of way. For example, some of you may have heard the claim that we are not meant to be with one person for our entire lives and it’s not logical to expect someone to be faithful forever. That is a belief and a choice not a fact of nature. I know many people who do fall in love and make it last a lifetime. You may have heard someone justify another’s outburst by claiming, They’re human. Anyone would be angry in that situation yet, there are those who are able to remain peaceful and in control of themselves at all times. Are these people not human? Of course they are!
But they have taken the time to perceive and redefine what it means to be human.
Challenge your definition of humanity today. ... Does this definition allow you to become the greatest version of yourself? ... Does it make you proud to be a member of this species? As you work through your day and lay yourself to rest tonight, begin to create a new definition of yourself, what you want to be, what you want to believe, and what you know in your heart to be true. Every human being is the author of their own story.
Have a beautiful and human day!
Peace and Love, Jim
I was standing in line at a restaurant the other day when i overheard two gentlemen discussing their bosses behavior over some issue at work. One of the young men said "well what do you expect, he's only human and I would have done the same thing."
How often do we hear other people (or ourselves) say Well, we’re human.. or That’s just what people do, as justification for certain behaviors? Have you ever questioned such comments? What does it mean to be human? How can we do something like live in fear, because that's what humans do? Is there such truths or is it just an easy way out?
There is no better time than the present to evaluate and, perhaps, readjust our personal definition of being human.
We are amazing creatures. We can be whatever we want to be. The only things that can stop us are our own beliefs about ourselves and tI do not mean this in a corny, self-help sort of way. For example, some of you may have heard the claim that we are not meant to be with one person for our entire lives and it’s not logical to expect someone to be faithful forever. That is a belief and a choice not a fact of nature. I know many people who do fall in love and make it last a lifetime. You may have heard someone justify another’s outburst by claiming, They’re human. Anyone would be angry in that situation yet, there are those who are able to remain peaceful and in control of themselves at all times. Are these people not human? Of course they are!
But they have taken the time to perceive and redefine what it means to be human.
Challenge your definition of humanity today. ... Does this definition allow you to become the greatest version of yourself? ... Does it make you proud to be a member of this species? As you work through your day and lay yourself to rest tonight, begin to create a new definition of yourself, what you want to be, what you want to believe, and what you know in your heart to be true. Every human being is the author of their own story.
Have a beautiful and human day!
Peace and Love, Jim
posted by The Daily Buddha at 6:56 AM
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