Greetings Tim,
Tolerance was in my vocabulary long before it became a buzz word, it is a
word that summed up my father in one word. I wish he had lived long enough
to see his teachings take root in his children.
I will accept your definition of meek only as long as you realize that my
patience is not everlasting. I have limits like everyone else, but I have
compassion and a view that the superior must be patient with the inferior
if you want growth. Therefore, I must have patience with the poor people
that were not blessed with a rational upbringing, but were raised on
television and being cool, as long as they are trying to learn better, anyway.
Bright Blessings,
Kim
At 09:17 AM 8/17/2005, you wrote:
Kim,
Thanks for your frankness. "Tolerance" is the politically correct
buzzword these days, in the public arena anyway. Privately folks are
free to be as intolerant as money can buy. Discrimination is running
rampant not that anyone would admit to it but you can judge a tree by
its fruit.
I feared the word "meek" wouldn't convey my intent properly. I did not
mean "doormat!" Instead I meant non-resented wisdom, patience and
gentleness especially while enduring hardship.
Tim
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Greetings,
No, I do not yearn for Canada. Canadians have their faults too, just
different ones. Me meek, not in this lifetime. It is true that the red
in
my hair is more a memory than reality these days, I am used to standing
up
for what I believe is right.
Actually the racism is what I find hardest to take in the US and no, it
is
not just in the south. The closed neighborhoods that do not want change
or
new people are not particularly healthy either. What really upset me
when
I first moved here were the neighborhoods based on a certain religion!
How
to create narrow minded children. However, I do understand that such
neighborhoods are now springing up in Canada, as well.
The main difference I find is the lack of tolerance for anyone different
or
anything different. I guess Canadians have so many immigrant per
capita,
that interest in the different cultures has managed to keep things a
little
more tolerant. And yes, I am well aware of the prejedice that those
from
Pakistan ran into when they arrived in Canada. I am not saying anyone
is
perfect.
Bright Blessings,
Kim
At 03:22 PM 8/16/2005, you wrote:
>Kim,
>
>Gracious me! As they say the meek shall inherit the earth! I believe
>that you fit that bill. How soothing and reflective are your words.
>You must yearn for Canada. I am curious as to what you are referring
to
>wrt "American attitudes?" It doesn't sound very complimentary. Not
>that I'm offended though I am interested in your perspective.
>
>Tim
>
>--
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