Do We Mirror The Diverse & Inclusive Nature

When I hear about diversity and inclusion, one thing that strikes my mind is our mighty nature. Mother Nature bestows us with a myriad of life lessons that teach humankind many aspects of living life with oneness and harmony. Nature is a beautiful example of diversity n inclusion whereby different species of flora and fauna have equal space to flourish.

The more diverse the ecosystem, the more its capability to survive any calamities and disturbances as each resource of nature balances each other. 

The other day I came across a beautiful quote: "In nature, nothing is perfect, and everything is perfect. Trees can be contorted, bent in weird ways, and they're still beautiful." These thought-provoking lines by Alice Walker emphasize that each one in this world is beautiful, lest our focus should be on living well instead of perfection. Indeed, we always look to nature for myriad life lessons. If we observe nature closely, we shall understand how silently nature keeps teaching us values that are very much relatable to every living thing. 

We are all part of this diverse yet inclusive ecosystem where the culmination of differences makes the world beautiful and balanced. Inclusion requires a broader perspective of thought processes where every difference is accepted wholeheartedly and respectfully. Celebrating and sharing the strengths of each other mirrors the habitat we live. 

Inclusion is a virtue that signifies strength in oneness. An inclusive world is a place where a broader perspective of life exists. 

Inclusion is all about:

✓Accepting and celebrating the differences between each other.

✓ Sharing strengths and learning through each other's skills.

✓ Embracing individuality and respecting each one's existence.

✓ Empowering each other mentally and physically instills self-confidence. 

There is nothing called perfect in this world. We are different in many ways but are united by a golden heart that beats in all. Our proactive behavior can make a lot of difference in understanding diversity and embodying inclusion. 

Here are some ideas to help you behave inclusively toward people with disabilities:

Keep aside your assumptions:

We always define a person's structural looks with the abilities they possess. We often presume that person with disabilities could be inefficient in doing specific work. It is not a good practice to presume someone's capabilities. A person's disability may become their identity, but that doesn't define who they are.

Educate yourself and others:

We sometimes tend to make mistakes when we don't have enough knowledge or know-how about a particular disability of someone. A piece of proper knowledge helps to understand someone with a disability better. It is also essential to educate the kids about disabilities as habits and values that a child learns in early childhood are profoundly rooted and walk with them throughout life.

Seek input from a person with disabilities:

The best way to know a person is to converse with them. It is the best way to foster an inclusive environment when we know what we are expected to do to support the person with disabilities.

Empower their inner strength:

Including the person with disabilities in every activity we do, for e.g., any discussion, decision making, or choosing certain things daily, makes them confident and independent. Fostering self-confidence with inclusive behavior empowers them in many aspects.

Our nature teaches us lessons we somehow miss to understand and conceptualize our small conservative world. With distinctiveness, we grow, and we shine. Variation and inclusion is the fundamental of life that forms the basis of human existence and binds us to nature. Let's hope to mirror mother nature to make our society celebrate inclusion.

This post is a part of “International Day of Disabled Persons” blog hop hosted by Sakshi Varma – Tripleamommy in collaboration with Bookosmia. 

You can read all blogposts of this #IDPD2022Bloghop here