Live and let live

 “Live and Let live” is a proverb, it means that a person should live as he or she chooses and let other people do the same. The base of it lies in the fact that we all are human beings having the same kind of nature and having same type of needs and requirements. To make our lives good to best, it is crucial to take this proverb into our consideration.

As human beings, all are equal and have the same rights and needs. So, we must on one hand try to have our own rights, as possible as we can. On the other hand, the rights of others are also having the same importance. The right of one person is the obligation of others. It will not be right to try to have only our rights and ignore the rights of others.

According to one meaning of this proverb is to accept the people as they are and do not try to change them. If we feel that there is some problem in others way of thinking or behaving, we only can advise them very politely and wisely, according to the relation with them. We can change their behaviour by presenting our better example or we can pray for them. No harsh words or action will be allowed. In this way, we can make our surroundings more positive.

This is a broad term, including several branches like:

1. The basic requirement is to work decently and honestly without lying and stealing, not killing or exploiting anyone and not cheating or harming others.
2. It expresses idea the idea that all should be able to live their lives in the manner they want to, regardless of what others may think of them. There will be no unnecessary pressures on people to do certain acts and not to do some others.
3. It is especially related to our attitudes regarding minorities on the basis of religion, language, ethnicity, colour or cast. All have equal rights to act according to their special group of reference.
4. There must be tolerance of others opinions, believes and actions. If we don’t like it, and usually we don’t, we must tolerate and accept it. Otherwise, there will be no peace and harmony in society. It will be the responsibility of the administration to ensure this in society.
5. There must be a democratic atmosphere, which requires tolerance and acceptance of all others views and actions. In this way, we will have a better opportunity to know the views and beliefs of the other. In this way, we can compare and can choose the better options for us.
6. It is good to have differences in our society. Imagine a world where all behave in a uniform way. It will look strange and no colour of difference will exist. It is more interesting to live in a world or society, where differences of opinion, attitude, likes and dislikes, behaviours and actions. It will make the world just like a beautiful painting, full of colours, expressions and impressions.
7. In a society, where there is acceptance of others, with the attitude of making it easier for others to live their lives in a better way, with more benefits and facilities. In this way, an ideal social setup will be there. In such a will society, there will be a better opportunity to lead a peaceful, successful and cheerful life. Personal growth, social encouragement and governmental development will be enhanced. This will lead to an ideal situation for all of us.