LEAN IN

There is so much blame in the world these days.  So much separation.  A world divided by individual opinion.  

So, how do we make sense of a place that no longer makes sense?

We lean in.

We lean in and we listen without judgement.

We lean in and we speak without judgement.

We lean in and we help without judgement.

Even if your beliefs are different from others, the worst thing to do is to shut them down.  Everyone has lived a life that has led them to their own ideals. 

When someone disagrees with us, the immediate reaction is to defend what we believe and stop listening to the other person.  When we open ourselves to other viewpoints, even if we don’t agree, we can still respect them, and possibly expand our minds in the process.  Life is about acceptance and learning.

That’s how we find joy.

That’s how we find peace.

That’s where love exists. 

So, the next time someone disagrees with you, try to listen to everything they have to say and understand, even if you don’t agree. 

If we can come together in our differences, we can eliminate so much hate that exists.  In doing this, we can create a new world, where no one is ever afraid or ashamed to be who they really are.