Arts Thread

In such a messy world. It's easy to hate someone, but it's hard to forgive someone. What is tolerance, why do we have to be tolerant, and how to do it? New River gave me answers. We see the world through a filter with a color unique to each of us, giving the persistent illusion of separation from others. Red light and green light belong to the bright. The left hand and right hand belong to me. We are reflections on the water, only temporarily separated by the ripples, but we are always one. Tolerance from oneness is the deepest and warmest, just like a gentle river. I used to be limited by my filter color. I was angry with those who do not cherish the New River. However, as my relationship with the river developed, I found the limitation of my vision. There are many things I can't see. I was touched by the river’s deep tolerance for all people. This acceptance and love gave me the answer of tolerance.  (New River is a 409-year-old artificial river in Islington, used to provide clean drinking water to Londoners since the 16th century.)