In this episode of The MindShifter Audio Blog, Fatima Bey breaks down the meaning of tolerance and explains why it is often confused with acceptance and inclusion. While acceptance and inclusion can be healthy, tolerance means enduring something that may actually be harmful.
Through clear definitions and a practical example, this reflection challenges you to examine what you are tolerating in your personal and professional life and why wisdom must guide openness.
🔗 Read the full blog post: https://www.fatimabey.com/tolerance44a37f2f
Chapters
0:00 Introduction
0:19 Defining tolerance
0:38 Tolerance vs acceptance vs inclusion
1:00 Why tolerance means enduring pain
1:40 The danger of misapplied openness
2:01 Only trash cans accept everything
2:10 Allowing others to dump in your life
2:34 The cost of carrying what isn’t yours
2:58 What are you tolerating
3:07 Choosing exclusion with wisdom
MindShift Moments
• Tolerance is not the same as acceptance
• Enduring harm is not wisdom
• Openness without boundaries creates damage
• Not everything deserves access to you
• Growth requires discernment
Quotes
“Tolerance means enduring something painful.”
“Only a trash can accepts everything.”
“You are not built to be a trash receptacle.”
“What are you tolerating that is holding you back?”
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