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Low Entropy Volunteer Writer Anais Delépine reminds us that we’re all one-of-a-kind, and reveals how appreciating that can create positivity within our diverse communities.

 

Everyone in this world is diverse, and that is okay.

 

Traits such as physical aspects are visible. Some are less so: we have different sexual orientations, we do not think or act the same way, and we all have different social and cultural backgrounds. Beliefs and opinions forged early in age may change over time as one matures.

 

Some enjoy listening to music, others don’t. Some like playing soccer, others enjoy football. One person’s faith may be oriented toward Buddhism while another is agnostic. Some believe that fighting for world peace is a number one priority ,while others may think climate change is the most critical world challenge.

 

All in all, there may be someone similar to you in many aspects, but there will never be someone that is exactly like you in every aspect. All these traits are a reflection of our personalities and make us unique and rich.

 

Diversity is beautiful as long as one remains true to themselves.

 

Trouble comes when one hides their true self, consciously or unconsciously. Why would they do that? They want to be liked or avoid being judged, so they show others what they think those others want to see, or the kind of person they think those others want them to be. Situations may also reveal one’s personality: even if, for example, one person is the sweetest being on this planet, this aspect can easily change in a second. Something drastic could happen and make that person become rude and aggressive all of a sudden. Of course, this phenomenon can also happen in a positive way. 

 

Although diversity is beautiful, our differences may lead to conflicts when communicating.

 

We can overcome these challenges by working toward better understanding our own personalities. Are you a doer, a socializer, a thinker, a relater or a subtle mix of all that? Know your true colors and leverage your strengths while working on your potential limiters. Once this knowledge has been acquired, you can start to understand others and establish a common ground where discussions can take place amongst all of our different diverse personalities. That’s how the most beautiful ideas and relationships arise in this world!

 

Are you a doer, a socializer, a thinker, a relater or a subtle mix of all that? Let us know in the comments below, or among a small group of supportive peers at a Conscious Connections meeting!