STAND LIKE A ROCK

There's a saying, in matters of principles, stand like a rock,  in matters of taste, stand like a bamboo (that's my way of putting it!).

The world will throw everything at you, even the toilet sink if you permit it. When it comes to your principles and values, stand firm and do not compromise.

Norms and trends may change overtime, creating polarized societies that come from very extreme positions.  But values of compassion, kindness, generosity, civility, justice, and fairness -all these things make up for better people, better societies, better citizens.

Fairness and justice are words spoken easily but hard to advocate and reflect in your own life. It is not about the money. It is not about exacting revenge or causing aggravation. It is about claiming what is due, no more, no less. It is about saying, "there is no real peace or moving on, or forgiveness, or reconciliation, when there is no real justice."

And real justice is elusive in this day and age. But when we all aspire to become just, fair, and peaceful, there is always room for dialogue, for meeting of the minds, where win-win is possible.