21 - Paradigm

Amazing, marvelous, actually, that two people who have experienced the exact same event can see it so differently. A rainstorm in the eyes of one may be a gift from God, while through the eyes of another may be a nuisance. "Paradigm shift"the adjusting of one's opinion caused by the recognition of a different point of view. Seeing the world my way, the way I see everything. Occasionally we think that if everyone could see things the same way we did then we might have world peace. Things could be simpler if we all thought the same way. Would there be hatred, discrimination, harsh words, or confusion? Perhaps not. Eliminating the way I see the world so that I can see how you see the world would simplify...but perhaps not improve. What would happen to creativity, love, beauty, skill, and interest if everyone saw the world the same. Would I ever marvel at the creation of another? Would I enjoy a new song or wonder if everyone enjoyed the sunrise like I did? Paradigms make up our personality. Occasionally we blame them for the faults of this life. I would never want to standardize paradigms. It would feel like genocide of the worst kind. I am grateful for paradigms.