We live in a world where we are often expected to choose sides. Not in every situation or circumstance, mind you. However, there are no lack of opportunities to do just that. And once we’ve chosen, we often plant our feet and refuse to budge.
Some people don’t find it so easy to choose just one side. I can relate. The older I get, the less certain I am that one side has everything right and the other one is all wrong. It’s not always that clear.
What do we do when we see things differently than others? We want the opportunity to be heard…yet can we sit and listen to an opposing view or opinion? If we come to the table with our decision made and not even willing to listen to others, how can things ever improve? If you’ve ever sat with someone and felt like they listened, and you really felt heard, I bet you were more open to consider what they had to say as well. Can you be the one to create that space?
I’m not suggesting anyone recklessly jump sides or compromise their values. But when we stand so firm on our side that our ears, minds and hearts are closed, what changes? Who wins?
I just would like to see more of us be brave and willing to stand, even for a little bit, with our feet in two worlds.
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