Tolerance Levels

The grey area. I believe there is always grey area. There is really no such thing as a definitive right or wrong but rather a point in the grey area that each person decides means something to them. That is why every decision, every definitive is actually just a tolerance level that has been met.

The clearest yes's and no's or on's and off's are really just measurements that have surpassed tolerance levels set by someone or something to determine a status. For example, if you turn on a light switch the light comes on and if you turn it off the light turns off. It seems pretty clear cut. However, if we take a closer look it is really that the level of energy passing through the wire, and finally the light bulb's filament, has reached a level that produces light. There is always a measure of energy going through that wire but only when a certain tolerance level is reached will it illuminate and be considered on.

So I suggest we keep this in mind for everything that comes our way in life. The constant conundrum of always needing to make the right decision and avoiding the wrong decision can easily be replaced by understanding that there is no right or wrong but rather a tolerance level that needs to be met for us to decide one way or the other. Also, that it is important to understand that for each person that tolerance level will probably be very different and may even change from one moment to another. It shows just how dynamic our existence is and that staying flexible and open may help us to be at ease with our path.

-M@