We all vary in background, cultural understanding, and personalities. It can often feel easier to stick with what we know, instead of venturing into the unknown. But we need each other. A healthy and functioning group of people, needs people with different strengths and perspectives. We need a healthy avenue of communication to share our thoughts and feelings with each other.
We need to listen to each other. It can be easy to misunderstand someone that is different than us. But when we listen, we gain an understanding of why they operate the way that they do. And then a path to understanding, respect, and love can be forged.
Stephanie Balke 