New Years is fresh on my mind, even though we're just rounding the corner of december. january brings with it a sense of freshness, too, I think... of celebrating with friends... of starting another year to ponder and learn more about what loving one another means...we are all on different journeys, with different backgrounds, different struggles, hopes, different points of view. In my opinion, this is to be respected, listened to (even if we don't see eye to eye on all points), and dialogued in kindness.
Why are we eager to criticize one another?
Truly, what does this accomplish?
If we are to be known by our love, why do we so easily pounce on one another?
What would happen if we listened more, and assumed less?
What could happen if we chose to respectfully engage instead of immediatley drawing our own conclusions?
How much could we break down common walls if we gave the other the benefit of the doubt?
I wonder what would happen if we contemplated the beauty (not the danger) of differences, the vibrancy of living outside our own comfort zones...the true meaning of love & respect...
I've been guilty of this, as well, and count myself in these questions as I type them.
as we all journey on...love love love.
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