Let' Talk . . .

“Being taught to avoid talking about politics and religion has led to a lack of understanding of politics and religion. What we should have been taught is how to have a civil conversation about a difficult topic.” -- Unknown

I am thankful for those in my life who are likeminded. But too, I am grateful for those, who over the years, have challenged my perspective. They too have helped me to grow.

Evangelism, I believe, is innate within the human psyche for this is often how we work to
                  develop our community and connections
                             secure our quality of life
                                              validate our own worth
In the process of securing our position - when we feel threatened on any of these levels - we work to control our environment by pressing others with our views. On many, many occasions, my perspective, my beliefs have been challenged by others who work to evangelize me regarding
                                                           politics
                                                   religion
                                             morality
And these too: diet, exercise, profession, education, relationships . . . are all topics 'evangelists' have used to proselytize my direction to their persuasion.
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Those who are likeminded and those of a dissimilar perspective each have worked to help me grow, to help me form and develop a backbone in areas I’ve not always stood strong. They’ve forced me to dig deep into my own soul and soberly face my own reflection.

So, here is to respecting and helping one another grow.