Daily Question, April 28 How might I practice more tolerance of others? 28 Reflections Share Click here to cancel reply.Please log in or Create a Profile to post a comment. Notify me when someone replies to my comment via e-mail. reality10 months agorealityTechnology used to be a tool in man's hand, to make life better, now it's the hand, man the tool, it advances in every way while the family of man devolves day by day. Do not be a tool of man's extermination to extinction, by cowering to the technocracy's tool of the 'use' of corona virus; be the human, life, by stopping the too early "opening of the country" by Rump, stay home, stay social distanced, wear masks and advocate, please? This may be the worse time to be too tolerant since, Hirohit...Technology used to be a tool in man’s hand, to make life better, now it’s the hand, man the tool, it advances in every way while the family of man devolves day by day. Do not be a tool of man’s extermination to extinction, by cowering to the technocracy’s tool of the ‘use’ of corona virus; be the human, life, by stopping the too early “opening of the country” by Rump, stay home, stay social distanced, wear masks and advocate, please? This may be the worse time to be too tolerant since, Hirohito, Franco, Hitler and Mussolini tested people’s tolerance to the breaking point in the 1930’s and 40’s. I can continue to reflect on the sacredness of life and the fact that all life are needed threads in the fabric of life that we can’t allow to be torn asunder 🙂 reality Read More1 Reply tnlisa0610 months agotnlisa06by becoming more tolerant of myself. 1 Reply Dawn Elaine10 months agoDawn ElaineI am learning to slow down and notice when I am judging, judging, judging. The more I practice this, the more often I can see that the attitudes and actions I condemn in others are those I have felt and shown myself. “If you spot it, you’ve got it.” 2 Reply Tahsin Tabassum10 months agoTahsin Tabassumby keeping them at safe distance, not getting them into my head, not taking everything into heart 1 Reply Anna10 months agoAnnaListen with my whole self when others are speaking, without judgement. Try to simply absorb their thought without preparing a response in my head. Ask questions to engage more deeply and to understand their perspective better. Challenge myself to leave the conversation without sharing my opinion or perspective or anything that could make their thought about how it relates to my life. 8 Reply Mica10 months agoMicaListen! I need to do that, too, Anna! 2 Reply Lioness10 months agoLionessI am naturally a very patient person and have high levels of tolerance. However, I am currently supporting a family member who tried to take their own life and I admit that I am struggling with tolerance for their negativity. I do my best to take myself away from the situation for a while, remind myself what I am grateful for, read the serenity prayer and simply try to stay positive. I have also been honest and explained that I find it hard to deal with anger and negative emotion, so not to infl...I am naturally a very patient person and have high levels of tolerance. However, I am currently supporting a family member who tried to take their own life and I admit that I am struggling with tolerance for their negativity. I do my best to take myself away from the situation for a while, remind myself what I am grateful for, read the serenity prayer and simply try to stay positive. I have also been honest and explained that I find it hard to deal with anger and negative emotion, so not to inflame the family member with my own behaviour. I wouldn’t want them to think I didn’t still care. I m finding it hard though and look forward to returning to my own home once more. Read More1 Reply TeriB10 months agoTeriBBreathe and take a moment before responding to the situation. Listen more, judge less. 3 Reply Vincent-Edward Ciliberti10 months agoVincent-Edward CilibertiNow that, as for myself, I admit, is a difficult question. I do have loads of compassion and empathy for others, but I must admit, I zero tolerance towards others, and without bringing forward much excuses, I simply cannot understand certain arguments, actions and what have you. The older I become, the more I realize that I need to excercise silence. 2 Reply pkr10 months agopkrStaying silent. Try to understand that they too are struggling, as we all are. Offer silent prayers and blessings for them. 2 Reply Cathie10 months agoCathieFor me it seem that it is easier to be tolerant of other's ideas or actions, when I don't know them well, or interact with them on a regular basis. As mentioned below, we suppose their actions come from a place of woundedness or a different paradigm of reason and so we try to be non-judgmental and practice patience. It is those with whom I interact on a regular basis that "try my patience," and stretch my tolerance - even though I know that their words and actions ALSO come from a place of ...For me it seem that it is easier to be tolerant of other’s ideas or actions, when I don’t know them well, or interact with them on a regular basis. As mentioned below, we suppose their actions come from a place of woundedness or a different paradigm of reason and so we try to be non-judgmental and practice patience. It is those with whom I interact on a regular basis that “try my patience,” and stretch my tolerance – even though I know that their words and actions ALSO come from a place of woundedness or different understanding. And yes, I am sure they feel the same way about me:) It doesn’t seem fair that I have a greater depth of tolerance for those less known to me. So in cases of those closest to me, silence has been the only response when practicing tolerance…and it is not easy. Read More3 Reply Kahea10 months agoKaheaI feel like compassion & understanding builds tolerance. If you put yourself in other peoples shoes you can better understand why they act like they do 🙂 3 Reply Pollyanna Gladwell10 months agoPollyanna GladwellWhen somebody’s words or actions are not to my liking, I try to respond with kindness, understanding and tolerance, rather than reacting with irritation. Silence is another good option. I have to decide if I would rather be right or happy. The other’s behaviour is rarely the result of malice, but rather is probably coming from a place of suffering. If I still feel intolerant, and resentment is building, I use (with my own slight modification) the prayer from the 4th of the 12 steps tha...When somebody’s words or actions are not to my liking, I try to respond with kindness, understanding and tolerance, rather than reacting with irritation. Silence is another good option. I have to decide if I would rather be right or happy. The other’s behaviour is rarely the result of malice, but rather is probably coming from a place of suffering. If I still feel intolerant, and resentment is building, I use (with my own slight modification) the prayer from the 4th of the 12 steps that suggests saying: This is a suffering person. God save me from being angry. How can I be helpful to him/her? (I have only once said it aloud to the person involved and it inflamed the situation considerably [not too surprising, on reflection!], so I now only say it silently.) I don’t have to decide how I can be helpful – I just have to be willing to be, and the opportunity will usually occur. Sometimes just keeping out of their sight for a while (or forever) is the most helpful thing I can do. If I’m not yet willing to be helpful and tolerant, I use another little prayer that was taught to me by an early sponsor: God bless the S.O.B.! (Of course, like Christopher Robin in Winnie the Pooh, I mean Silly Old Bear! Yeah, right!) Thank you for reading this. Read More8 Reply Palm10 months agoPalmPollyana, thanks for the smile and wisdom, SOB I’ll try to remember this 🙂 0 Reply Gerry10 months agoGerryBy realizing this every-day-in-your-face irritating behavior that I so readily see in the one I care for (sadly, not always with tolerance and grace) reflects my lessons. A larger “me” would be grateful for the opportunity, but I’m not quite there. Still, realizing it, I think, is a huge step in the right direction. For this creeping forward, I am thankful. 1 Reply Geoff10 months agoGeoffdon’t take anything personally 1 Reply A.H10 months agoA.HAllowing myself to observe a situation without judgement. Patience will come in hand as well. 1 Reply Debra10 months agoDebraPausing before I respond or react. Definitely something I need to improve upon. 1 Reply Rachel10 months agoRachelI am working to notice how intolerance feels in my body. It is usually a flooding of sensation — faster heartbeat, a constricting, an urge to get loud. I am working to pause when I notice this. Often that gives me enough of an opening to step outside of reaction and see the actual human being(s) before me. It is a practice and I am trying. 1 Reply Samuel10 months agoSamuelMatthew 7:1-2 (NIV) – Do not judge, or you will be judged. For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. Matthew 6:14-15 (NIV) – For if you forgive men when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive men their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins. 3 Reply Jackie10 months agoJackieI Corinthians 13 comes to mind. It goes way beyond tolerance and is a high standard which I personally cannot achieve, but if I practiced even one of those qualities of love I’m certain I would be more tolerant. 1 Reply Hunter10 months agoHunterJust keeping my mouth shut is a really good practice! 4 Reply 1 2 Next » My Private Gratitude Journal Write an entry in your private gratefulness journal Get Started This site is brought to you by A Network for Grateful Living, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. All donations are fully tax deductible in the U.S.A. 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