The Universe has a mandate of “More, different, forever!”  Expansion causes change, variety, and evolution producing the diversity around us. Our eyes can detect at least 200,000 colors; there are 17,500 species of butterflies; at least 4000 religions; thousands of shoe styles; dozens of skin colors; millions of different faces; hundreds of sauces; billions of unique finger whorls.

LAW of DIVERSITY: Variety, difference, diversity, and contrast are essential factors in Life’s Game.

 

     Differences in size, shape, speech, race, customs, disposition, behavior, and food choices of individuals are all forms of diversity. Diversity leads to contrast, a striking difference between two things when compared to each other. It provides freedom to choose what I like and desire and prevents the boredom of sameness. I need other people, even if they are different or disagree with me.

     I notice the diversity and contrast that surrounds me. In a large grocery store are dozens, even hundreds of sauces and condiments. Many I would never consider and some I believe are disgusting, but someone likes them.

     I can ignore them; their presence doesn’t affect me. Having more choices benefits everyone.

    Although the words good and bad sometimes arise to describe diversity, the Game never uses these words. I found these words make more sense when I interpret them this way:

     ∙ Good means I prefer or desire it; I like it; I want it; I am happy with it.

     ∙ Bad means I do not prefer or desire it; I don’t like it; I don’t want it; I am unhappy with it.

     What I evaluate as good or bad may not be considered the same by others. That does not make either of us good or bad, right or wrong, or the things we evaluate intrinsically good or bad. We are simply expressing our preferences.

     Differences in size, shape, speech, race, customs, disposition, behavior, religion, politics, and food choices of individuals are all forms of diversity. Variety is an essential aspect of the Game of Life for exploration, adventure, and expansion. Life would be dull without anything to attract or repulse. The absence of likes or dislikes would present no opportunity for freedom of choice and resultant fun opportunities.

     I observe the diversity and affirm, “It’s all good! It’s all for my benefit, whether I like it or not, whether I want it or not! It’s all OK because it’s the way the Game of Life works. Variety contributes to my fun.”

 

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