“I don’t like that man, I must get to know him better.” Abraham Lincoln

We often selectively hear what others say. And when we do hear what they say in its entirety, we often misunderstand the meaning. Because we haven’t traveled the same roads that they have, had the same joys, challenges and heartaches, we simply can’t see the world in the same way. It’s only when we forge a deeper connection of concern and empathy for others that we can acknowledge and accept their legitimate right to have whatever opinions their life has lead them to hold…

Connection breeds tolerance.