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Admiring others means holding in reverence the benevolent, the peacemaker, and the compassionate. For when we admire those who uplift society, we uplift ourselves. What we admire shapes us. What we detest entraps us. We need to ask ourselves, "Do I want to be molded by my admirations or my resentments? When we accept, appreciate, and admire others, welcoming them into our lives, they touch us and help make us what we are. When we embrace others, we embrace life.

Besides being a valuable teacher, admiration is a source of happiness. For what is admiration but delight in what is? It is appreciation and gratitude for what is. A grateful heart is full of joy, while an ungrateful one is full of bitterness. Isn't the dreariness, dissatisfaction, and depression that hangs over much of society nothing more than a failure to admire the world and our fellow travelers? Those who say, "What is there to admire?" still have mud in their eyes. We all can find much to admire if we look for it.

When we accept life we grow to appreciate it, then admire it, later revere it, and finally venerate it. An accepting heart blooms into a heart of love. And it is love that brings clarity of vision, which allows us to penetrate into the hearts of others. It dispels the clouds of prejudice and narrow-mindedness and allows us to learn from others. True admiration, then, is not about holding some people, special people, in high regard. Instead, it is about holding everyone in esteem. For when we look into the eyes of another, we behold our own reflection.
Morihei Ueshiba

((Virtual hugs))

Kinda long good book I'm reading 'The Art of Peace'

[ 12-07-2006, 07:02 PM: Message edited by: Shawn ]

Silver, unless you were posting unregistered I don't think it was you that got people riled.

I think the conflicts on here occur when instead of trying to provide constructive input for the poster's issue, people go on to accuse or make general comments that maybe aren't quite socially acceptable. We all have our views and opinions, but sometimes voicing them may not be the best idea.

In that case I am not going to waste my time looking for the post ... as a leader I don't have time to waste reading those comments.
Thank you, by the way, for the support & understanding. I am trying to get through the day staying positive but it's getting difficult. I think I am going to call it a vaction day and take time out to read a book ... just me time. No phones ... no TV ... no emails ... just reading. Have a good afternoon all!

Silver, unless you were posting unregistered I don't think it was you that got people riled.

I think the conflicts on here occur when instead of trying to provide constructive input for the poster's issue, people go on to accuse or make general comments that maybe aren't quite socially acceptable. We all have our views and opinions, but sometimes voicing them may not be the best idea.

No, it wasn't you Silver. Rant all you want! That's what page two is for.

There's a particular post in which women in general are slammed and the perception that strong, structured leadership is somehow a bad thing. I am all for differing opinions and welcome any fresh perspective on a subject. But random jabs and general disrespect are things I really don't tolerate. Some folks just haven't learned that we can disagree without being disagreeable.

Wow ~ I am hoping the post everyone is trying to avoid wasn't me in my frustration moment last night. I try hard to keep it together when I get frustrated but there are those days you just need to discuss it or go to a quiet room.