Love’s Dynamic

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Acceptance, as a component of love, goes beyond the confines of just tolerance. It is an open plain with no boundaries. It is a state of mind, a way of thinking that says in essence “You are human; I am human; we share space on this earth and that in itself is the only criteria for acceptance that ultimately counts.” It is the umbrella over every other attribute of love.

Acceptance is a choice we make with our intellect and by understanding the difference between being human and being a human. Every single member of the human race is entitled to acceptance by the fact of their birth respective of their choices or circumstances. We do not have to agree with or like the choices they make as a human. We should, however, appreciate and acknowledge the circumstances under which those choices are made. People of different cultures, skin colour or upbringing may well be so alien to us that their way of life and thinking is beyond our comprehension. Still, the essence of love asks that we extend the gift of unqualified acceptance to every human being.

Acceptance is the greatest challenge we have as human beings. You only have to look at history to know this is true. Throughout the ages millions upon millions of people have died for no reason then they were different from their killers. Not accepting another human being, just as they are, has always been and still is the root cause of the majority of conflicts from domestic disputes to outright genocide.

A note of caution is warranted here. At no time should acceptance be confused with condoning bad behaviour whether it is a child, an adult, an organization or a nation. The human race has made what progress we have because men and women throughout history have had the courage to stand tall against the crowd and say “No, we will not accept such behaviour”.

Love is Acceptance