An invitation to move beyond the binaries, the either/or thinking that separates, divides, and puts us at odds with one another. To a both/and space of unity, diversity, and harmony.
An example for me is as follows: I work in a very right wing, conservative environment…where I’m
More left/liberal leaning. Surrounded by good hearted, loving and gentle people, many who I admire…I see beyond their political beliefs, to notice how they love their friends and families, all diverse, the way all our friends and families tend to be. They go out of their way to help others. They come to the defense of people who would speak harm into the lives of those they care for. When I disagree, I seek to understand (after all, that’s what changed me). We have discussions about things that confuse them on the left (pronouns, immigrants, racism, economics, war, women’s rights). While I try to understand why they think/feel the way they do, about these same issues.
My observation, since living in Scotland for work, about the British people I work with, is that they feel they can speak freely about their political views, since they have no investment in American politics. This separation allows the to remain calm, while passionately sharing their opinions.
I wonder if we can learn something from them…after all…even the most sincere politicians won’t come to my rescue when I need a friend…but my neighbors will.
An example for me is as follows: I work in a very right wing, conservative environment…where I’m
More left/liberal leaning. Surrounded by good hearted, loving and gentle people, many who I admire…I see beyond their political beliefs, to notice how they love their friends and families, all diverse, the way all our friends and families tend to be. They go out of their way to help others. They come to the defense of people who would speak harm into the lives of those they care for. When I disagree, I seek to understand (after all, that’s what changed me). We have discussions about things that confuse them on the left (pronouns, immigrants, racism, economics, war, women’s rights). While I try to understand why they think/feel the way they do, about these same issues.
My observation, since living in Scotland for work, about the British people I work with, is that they feel they can speak freely about their political views, since they have no investment in American politics. This separation allows the to remain calm, while passionately sharing their opinions.
I wonder if we can learn something from them…after all…even the most sincere politicians won’t come to my rescue when I need a friend…but my neighbors will.
Thank you, honey. What a beautiful share! I especially dig your point about separating ourselves from our politics, as the Scottish are. 🫶🏽