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Strong convictions often come with strong emotions. There is a quote I love from St. Francis de Sales, “Nothing so strong as gentleness, and nothing is so gentle as real strength.” In the passion of what we know, it can be difficult to navigate someone else’s point of view. Why should we practice being more open to conversations we disagree with?
Every relationship in our lives is an opportunity for meaningful growth and change. People who challenge us are essential for our development. They push us to think differently, to take risks, and to overcome our fears. Without these people in our lives, we would never reach our full potential. They force us out of our comfort zones and help us discover new strengths that we didn’t even know we had. People who challenge us are invaluable in helping us become the best version of ourselves.
The Constitution allows for our independence and freedom. However, both are empty of the world we live in is one without meaningful relationships. Each day there are headlines that divide and keep us from achieving harmony. As we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day, I am reminded of a quote by him, “We must learn to live together as brothers or perish together as fools.
We are at an important time in our history. We must heed his words and use our collective wisdom to keep our independence. Sometimes that requires more than being right. For many of us, that requires painful growth.