I’m not sure if you are seeing things differently than before 2020 but I sure am.
There is so much division between people right now.
The opposite opinions & beliefs on everything from politics to vaccines and wearing masks has never been so obvious or open.
I have my own opinions & strong beliefs, but I have been listening to the other side.
I’ve been trying to understand what they see, what they know, what they believe. It’s very different from my own.
I’m not seeking to understand them because I want to “switch sides”, but I’ve learned the best way to close to the gap between two people who are very far apart is to really see them.
What is most important to them? What are they seeking? How can we agree?
Just for today I encourage you to listen to someone who is on the opposite side from you. Seek to understand their fear, what they really want, and what is most important to them.
Look for something you have in common.
Stretch yourself to find a way to understand where they are coming from. Not from your viewpoint but from theirs.
2020 doesn’t have to kill us. It can make us better, but we need to put in the effort. This is a great way to do that.