Coexistence

co·ex·ist

ˌkōəɡˈzist/

verb

(of nations or peoples) exist in mutual tolerance despite different ideologies or interests.

There are more than 7 billion people on this planet. Each one with different beliefs, goals, traditions, loves... 

There are 7 billion people on this planet who believe different things. 

There are people who think they know what life is all about. There are people that know they don't, but are trying to figure it out. There are people who believe in one god. There are people that believe in many. There are people living in slums and trying their best to make a living. There are people at the top of the social infrastructure, who don't have to worry about a thing in life. 

There are people that clash because they believe in different things. Because they believe that their way is right, and should be the only thing to follow.

I don't know what is right or wrong. Which belief is the true one; which view is the real deal.

And here's the thing:

I don't need to. 

My views on the world are not going to match up perfectly with another's. And that's okay. The world would be a boring place if we all thought alike. 

But here's the thing--

If you're reading this, you're living.

You are a part of the 7 billion people on this Earth. 

You matter. Your views matter. 

For all we know, we get one shot at life on this planet, and that's it. 

And if we've only got one life to live, I don't know why we all spend it arguing with one another about which things are to be accepted, and which ones are morally wrong and damn you to eternal suffering. 

I don't understand why coexistence and tolerance of others is such a hard concept for us all to grasp. 

It's pretty simple. 

Smile. 

Be kind.

Let people do what they want to do, if it makes them happy.

And treat others and their beliefs with respect. 

(Shout-out to Google for linking the images I post in google searches. 

Thanks for bringing the Amazingphil and Linkin Park lovers to the blog.)