WORD OF THE DAY: “TOLERANT”

tol·er·ant/ˈtälərənt/

Adjective:
  1. Showing willingness to allow the existence of opinions or behavior that one does not necessarily agree with.
  2. (of a plant, animal, or machine) Able to endure (specified conditions or treatment).
Synonyms:
benevolent – fair – forgiving – humane – open – patient – understanding

The capacity for getting along with our neighbor depends to a large extent on the capacity for getting along with ourselves. The self-respecting individual will try to be as tolerant of his neighbor’s shortcomings as he is of his own. ~Eric Hoffer


AFFIRMATION: When I open my heart, my mind and my eyes, I am TOLERANT of other persons, places and things. I make room for differing opinions, perspectives, regardless of whether I agree or disagree. There is plenty room in the Universe for respect and TOLERANT diversity.

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