Differences Aren’t The Problem…

Opinions aren’t the problem.
Problem is, we want only ours to be declared as truth.
That’s where discussion becomes a quarrel.

Perceptions aren’t the problem.
Problem is, we want everyone to say the same.
That’s when talks turn to fights.

Ideas aren’t the problem.
Problem is, we want to see ours turned to structures too soon.
That’s where we lose tune with possibilities of betterment.

Methods aren’t the problem.
Problem is, we want only ours to turn to traditions too soon.
That’s when we dig pits where progress would trip.

What’s different isn’t the problem.
Problem is, we’re too quick to see it as a threat to our rituals.
That’s where we part ways with reason.

Variety isn’t the problem.
Problem is, we fear colors we don’t see much.
That’s when we forget rainbow looks beautiful specifically due to mismatched colors.

© Apoorv Vikas
Counselor & Psychologist

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