Merriam-Webster defines these two words as such,
Tolerate = to put up with
Celebrate = to honor
Often times this particular question comes to mind whenever I'm faced with challenges pertaining to friendships and/or relationships at large. It seems to be an internal "pop-up", if you will, that can even be considered a rhetorical question. Think about it...how many times have you heard the worn out cliche', (paraphrasing) "don't make someone your priority if you're only their option"...I don't know about you, but I've heard & read it one time too many. Nevertheless, it speaks volumes of what I would suggest to be a moral and/or standard we all should, at least, consider appropriate when necessary.
Let's go a little deeper - in life, in love, in achievements, in disappointments, and the list goes on...do you want to be "put up with" or do you desire to be "honored"??? Hmm, ok...let's travel a little further - naturally, you may be thinking of course no one wants to only be "put up with"...but that's not necessarily true. A lot of people, knowlingly or subconsciously, are comfortable in a place called "complacency"...meaning it's ok because whatever happens, happens and ultimately develop an "i don't care" type of attitude. Contrastly, you have those folks who refuse to settle for less...determination serves their right hand while ambition is its counterpart. These are the people who choose to be 'celebrated', even if its by their own efforts. Being comfortable is just a term in reference to relaxation on the living room couch, not a permanent place in life. They're ever-evolving :-)
With that being said (wheww! I think I've said a lot lol), really ask yourself, am I tolerated or am I celebrated?! The answer...it's actually up to you!
Until Next Time...
*PuRpOs3*
