We Are One.

      Why do people think that it is human nature to compete with others? It's not. And especially not with your friends. I am a firm believer in this, but still need a constant reminder that we all, every single living being, are one.
I understand that competition is a good thing, it keeps us striving to be better. But there is a big difference between trying to be better then everyone else and trying to be the best you that you can be.

      I am not one for competition at all, but if someone puts themselves in competition with you, you feel it. They may never come up to you and say 'Oh, just so you know, I going to be better then you', but they don't need to. When someone puts you in that category of theirs it creates a different vibe between you and that person. Am I wrong?

      Yesterday I went to a business meeting and sat and spoke with this lady for an hour or so. I'm not sure how but we got in conversation about our lives and what we believe. She started asking me some questions about my beliefs and I didn't really know what to say. What do I believe? I told her how I feel about this world, the animals and nature, how I feel we are connected. I also told her that I do not eat animals and have this strange compassion for ever living being. After giving her this information she turned to me and asked 'Are you Buddhist?' I kind of giggled and said no, but was actually flattered by her question.
      Honestly, I don't really know much about Buddhism so I couldn't tell you if I am Buddhist or not. I do not care to fit into a specific category. As I have explained in a previous blog post, I believe what I believe and everyone else can believe what they believe, thats that. But for some reason her words inspired me to go home and look into my beliefs a little bit.
      I am one of those people who love watching documentaries, typically about food, but I haven't thought much about venturing further into the documentary world to see what else there is to offer. I came across something that sounded kind of interesting to me. It is a documentary called 'I Am.' written and directed by Tom Shadyac. This is the same director that did Bruce Almighty, and Aceventura, so naturally I was drawn to it. This documentary ended up being more then I had ever expected. I feel like it took my feelings about everything and put them into words that made perfect sense, and with scientific reasoning. By far the best documentary I have seen. It made me feel great! I felt like going outside and giving everyone I could see a huge hug just to celebrate our lives together and to let them know I care.
      It also made me realize more then ever that we really are all one. There is no competition here, not with anyone. Keep the comparison within. Now, I can say this for myself but what happens when I feel that someone has put me in that category of competition for them? I won't be able to help but feel that I have been placed in that spot. I think the best thing to do when feeling that way is to be kind and hope that one day they will come to this realization as well.

Namaste.