I grew up in a world that worried about crazy things like where to put your feet when you sat, or the exact placement of silverware as if the world would crash if it was wrong.
Now I admit that I remember all these things and I do generally employ them, but just because I like the order, not because they are life ruining problems if I don't.
Today we are trying to allow people to be who they really are. Race, gender, weight, hair styles, are all important parts of being a human being with character.
However just doing exactly what you want is not.
The simple rules of human kindness and empathy will always rule. We do not have the right to just do as we please ignoring the people around us. Our actions speak about who we are.
Being considerate of other drivers on the road, other people along the trail, our neighbors ears and eyes and feelings is not losing ourselves. It is simply being aware of those things we do that affect other people.
For example: Don't be loud at night when others are trying to sleep. Don't block traffic just to sight see. Don't scream in quiet zones.
It's not difficult.
It's simply a sign that who you are is a considerate human being.
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