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“We are all alike, on the inside.” – Mark Twain
I used to want to STAND OUT. To be UNIQUE. To be ONE OF A KIND. To find ways that DIFFERENTIATED ME from others, regardless of whether or not I was being true to myself.
Don’t get me wrong, I love and admire many qualities and attributes in others that I do not have. And I try to emulate the ones that resonate with me.
Yet the older I get, the more I realize that we have more in common than not.
We all need nourishment.
We all need to feel safe.
We all need to belong somewhere.
We all need to love and be loved.
We all need to care for others and be cared for by others.
We all need to have purpose; something that gives meaning to our lives.
And beyond the basics, there are many who share our values and passions and dreams for the future.
So the older I get, the more I realize the truth of the quote above and the more I want to connect with others on common ground; regardless of whether that makes me different or not.
~ DIANA’S ENORMOUS BOOK OF QUOTES ~
Minuscule Moments said:
Im on the same page Diana, as I age I realise how wonderfully unique we all are, I celebrate it and I see we have much in common also. We are all different, but from the same vine.
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dianasschwenk said:
I think so too Kath! ❤
Diana xo
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Vicki Flaherty said:
me too!
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dianasschwenk said:
Why am I not surprised? ❤
Diana xo
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Sheryl said:
Great post! You always have such a nice way of discussing connections, collaboration, etc.
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dianasschwenk said:
Thanks so much Sheryl. ❤
Diana xo
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earthriderjudyberman said:
Diana … This truism is one I have talked to my students about for several years. It is incredibly hurtful that some seek to divide us just to build themselves up. Tragic.
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dianasschwenk said:
Yet so human Judy. We all work toward outgrowing that, no? ❤
Diana xo
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Chatter Master said:
I’m just like you in this belief Diana. 🙂
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dianasschwenk said:
I’m ok with the implications of that! Thanks Colleen! ❤
Diana xo
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Jennifer Kelland Perry said:
We should celebrate our differences, Diana! 😀
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dianasschwenk said:
Yes we should Jennifer! (smiling) ❤
Diana xo
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Val Boyko said:
The more we have lived life, the more we realize others live it too!! Great post Diana 💛
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dianasschwenk said:
Thanks so much Val! ❤
Diana xo
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elizabeth2560 said:
I think the place where I felt most at home was in London (UK). It had such a large population base, that even an odd one like me could find people to relate to 🙂
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dianasschwenk said:
I have trouble believing you have had trouble relating to people Elizabeth. ❤
Diana xo
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joannerambling said:
So true, I am so like so many people and so different at the same time
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dianasschwenk said:
You’re a good wife, mom and grandma Jo-Anne! ❤
Diana xo
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Healing Grief said:
Love this post Diana. The more we connect and understand each other, the less separation and pain we will experience in our world. 🙂 As for Trump, I will help you build that wall.
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dianasschwenk said:
😉
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Ann Koplow said:
We are alike in this way: we all love this post, Diana. ❤
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dianasschwenk said:
(smiling) thanks Ann! ❤
Diana xo
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Don Royster said:
You left one out. We all need to tell jokes and make others laugh. At least, me and Sammy Clemens do.
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dianasschwenk said:
humour is critical and laughter is good medicine Don! ❤
Diana xo
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cyclingrandma said:
Sing loud and strong, and don’t stop!
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dianasschwenk said:
(smiling) I will Lisa! ❤
Diana xo
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Ian Munro @ leadingessentially.com said:
Powerful Diana. Thank you.
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dianasschwenk said:
Thanks Ian. ❤
Diana xo
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vanbytheriver said:
Excellent. We are all so very much more alike than different. Always. 💖
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dianasschwenk said:
Yes Van, we are. ❤
Diana xo
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Jean said:
So true Diana. I find it very disturbing what is going on with Trump and a few supporters in the U.S. What happens in the U.S. if it becomes a big trend, gives license to those in Canada who are harbouring similar negative thoughts and forgetting our common needs.
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dianasschwenk said:
Jean, if Trump becomes president; which I highly doubt, I will be the first volunteer to build a wall along the border Canada-side. 😉
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Don Royster said:
The thing is Donald Trump will help with employment. He will keep comedians in jobs for years to come.
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Jean said:
😀
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dianasschwenk said:
You have a point there!
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