There seems to be so little on television these days worth watching. The really good thing about these smart TVs and all the streaming apps is I can go back and rewatch some of my favorite shows from by gone days. Currently I am working through, "Northern Exposure". NOT everyone's cup of tea---I recognize I have a slightly off base appreciation for the quirky. If you want quirky with a mixture of some wisdom, this show does the trick.
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In the episode I watched last night, two women got into an argument over "Women's Rights". One a combat veteran had flown a tanker airplane as support during a war, the other is a pilot, but has more to say about women's rights than actually just living the part. Until you have worked in the world which has long been led by men, you do not really have an objective opinion. (Sorry if I offended anyone). The veteran, who had flown in a war, did not think women should fly in combat. The bush pilot, who had never been in the military much less flown in a war, was adamant women were just as capable of flying combat as men. THAT is NOT the point of this post.
The point is, the bush pilot apologized to the veteran. She recognized her respect for what the other pilot had done, and though they did not see eye to eye---she agreed to disagree. They parted with a handshake and the understanding we all have a right (we do live in the United States of America) to our opinions. OH---IF THE WORLD COULD UNDERSTAND THAT PRINCIPLE! We have forgotten how to peacefully disagree---we put our emotion into disagreements and come away with anger or hurt feelings. As for me, I understand we might see thing differently, we are looking through different eyes. Depending upon our background, world view and perspective, we may come away with a different opinion than one of our fellow humans. I do not hate anyone who thinks differently, nor do I feel the need to attack them---I respectfully listen and agree to disagree. I do not feel I have to defend or justify my opinions and I can accept you may feel differently. Perhaps I am more interested in living in peace and understand the futility of arguing. I go back to "What Would Jesus Do?"----and somehow I do not think he would stand and argue. In my reading of The Word, it seems he treated all--even those who hated and persecuted Him with respect. OH TO BE MORE LIKE JESUS!
"Treat others as you want them to treat you."
Matthew 7:12
May we all aspire to be more like Jesus, and with His help, we can achieve that goal. Wonderful post, Lulu, especially in these times that try our souls. Blessings!
ReplyDeleteSome days---it is almost too much!
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ReplyDeletei have all the episodes on a tape .
I have loved rewatching them!
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When I was a SR in high school I had not decided what I wanted to do but was interested in the new computers and data processing . My Dad ask a man who at the company he worked with to talk with me and give me some advice on the occupation. I was happy to talk with him. BUT what he told me was that it was a man's occupation and no women would want the job. I was furious as was my Dad. Years later I fell in love with a wonderful man and we married and moved to Houston. I quickly found a job in a 10 story insurance building and guess who was the head of the computer dept....A WOMAN! I don't hate that man but hope his opinions changed. I just consider him Uniformed. Im thankful I did not say anything hurtfull that day.
ReplyDeleteJerri, all Southern girls are taught good manners and to respect our elders. Though, I know you were flabbergasted by such backward thinking, good for you for not expressing your disdain. I am certain with that kind of archaic thinking, you would not have changed his mind. You have inspired a post with this---it will come out in a couple of weeks----FORWARD THINKING.
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