A challenge I’m giving myself in these times that encourage taking on challenges…

If we care to look, there are a lot of different opinions about what’s happening in the world, on all kinds of topics, from health to politics, economy to environment.

And when I listen to someone I don’t agree with I give myself this challenge:

Can I understand where this person is coming from?
Even if I don’t agree with them, can I understand why they think and feel the way they do? Can I listen with a mind and heart open enough to allow their reasoning to come through?

It’s a wonderful challenge that is helping me understand a great many viewpoints and ultimately have a much clearer picture of what’s happening around the globe.