Values

Do you prefer hardwood floors, or plush carpets?  Ice cream snow cones or banana beignets? Cats or dogs, spring or fall?

As much as it's nice to have people like what I like, it's really a good thing there is some diversity in this world.  Imagine everyone wanting the same things.

It seems to be scarcity that revs up the value of things.  If there is only one fine china cup left from King Elmo's the fifth's tea set, we put it under glass -- to enjoy, but never use again.  There is sort of sadness in that. 

If something is really scarce, it becomes a quest.

So why can't we feel the same way about each other? 

Celebrate our differences.  Treasure our uniqueness.  Find the amazing beauty and value in those things that are just a little bit different -- or maybe a lot different?