pig or pork

I had just watched Charlotte's Web. It is not a bad show; a pretty good adaptation of the short story and quite meaningful too though I could quibble about the portrayal of Charlotte which was not fully scientifically correct, but I will let pass since it was not decidedly incorrect.

The one scene that really tickled me was the short and brief conversation between Wilbur and Templeton.

Wilbur: They like pigs!
Templeton: They like pork.

That got me laughing. The joke aside, there is a very interesting lesson to be gleaned for this simple conversation:

The objective fact is often, almost always, viewed with rose-tinted glasses, ie. subjectively, with perspectives based on personal beliefs.

The truth of the matter is not the truth of the matter as one sees it, but simply as it is. That, however, is a tough step to take which often proves impossible. After all, we see what we believe, and very rarely does the reverse occur.

It would, in my humble opinion, be of good practice to often challenge our own perspectives, the beliefs behind, when faced with objective facts and perhaps the different perspective of another. It would be a good habit to cultivate, to constantly keep flexible the mental framework of one's mind, to be able to change and even modify perspectives and correct incorrect fundamental beliefs. This will definately aid in conflict management, and keeping one's mind open/flexible, I believe much gain can be gained. Of course, such a practice demands a certain amount of humility to accept and believe that one's perspective is not always correct and the best. Thus, the most significant gain, in my humble opinion, might just possibly by the gain in humility, the definite by-product of this practice.

My humble thoughts on a most rainy day. Post-Merry Christmas!