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Cindy Lou’s Corner

Live and Let Live

The proverb “Live and Let Live” is of Dutch origin. It response is either you help them, or you dismiss them as less
was first recorded in 1622 in the ancient law merchant (the than.
legal rules formerly applied to cases arising in commercial They are just living their story! What does that statement
transactions). Later it was included in a book of English mean? It means they are living the story of past events they
proverbs in 1678. Just a little trivia in case keep telling themselves over and over. It is
you might need it in a contest in the reflected in their daily physical
future. experiences. It will change when they
We often use sayings without decide to change the narrative they are
understanding the power behind them and locked into.
why or how they were used. Now let’s bring this home to you and
This particle proverb was used to the people you have decided should live
regulate commerce throughout the known differently. Acceptance and understanding
world of Europe, North Africa and Asia sprinkled with a little compassion can go
Minor. a long way in everyone’s life. We actually
When a situation comes to a point of know very little about anyone or anyone’s
no resolve one of the two parties involved life. We are quick to judge and put people
will evoke this law by saying, “Live and let live.” Which into a category that works for us, as we like to sort people in
loosely translated means: run your own life the way you want life. One thing every person on the planet has ingrained in
to and let others do the same; be tolerant of difference. them, is to help another human being. Some may not be the
Allowing someone to make choices you don’t agree first to offer, but when push comes to shove, they will step
with, especially if it is someone who matters to you, can be forward. Kindness always triumphs in the end.
challenging. “Live and let live” and understand we are all living our
Seeing someone as struggling in life from our perception, story.
is just that, our perception. Sincerely, Cindy Lou
When we see a stranger struggling in life, one of two Educator Of Positive thinking, Published Author.
things happens: our first response is one of curiosity, “Do Follow me on Instagram and Facebook
they need some help, is it safe to help them?” The second @cindylouscorner. Email: cindytheta7@gmail.com

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