Day 18: I'm grateful that each of us is unique with different talents, skills, and interests. Otherwise life would be so boring...
In detail:
In our current culture of "equality" I think we sometimes mistake equality for being "the same". I'm very grateful that we are not all the same. That we're all very different.
Even though I may not agree with the views and beliefs of everyone I know, or be interested in all the same things, I appreciate that those different views, beliefs, and interests exist. I think if we were all "the same" the world would be a pretty boring place. And it wouldn't function very well.
I think it's a blessing that I may be good at genealogy but not that good at construction. Or that some people are great at math and finances but not so good with cooking. Or athletic, but not great writers. Not only does it allow us to focus on our talents and develop them, it allows us to depend on each other and work together for common goals.
I sometimes look around a room and feel like I get a rare glimpse at how Heavenly Father sees us. Every person looks a little different and each personality is unique. But each is beautiful and special and has something to offer the world.
I appreciate the concept of equality. And I think each of us should be valued for our strengths and talents, none more important than another in the whole that makes up our human experience. But I also think that we should be celebrating our differences and reveling in the variety and beauty of Heavenly Father's creations.
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