Respectfully Disagree

I recently shared this post on social media, and was immediately locked out of my business account. I think that's very interesting, as I wouldn't consider this post very controversial. I'm not speaking to any specific side, rather to all people on all "sides" of any discussion or disagreement.

It's an intensely politicized climate right now. And I can see the divisional chasm growing between people's strong opinions. I want to suggest that we all take a step back from our beliefs, and remember that we are all humans living together here in this world. Each person you disagree with is made up of so much more than their political opinion.

May we find more peace with each other than we did in 2020.

With that, here is my post and associated video. Let me know what you think of me being shadow-banned, all for asking for more love and understanding.

It’s no secret that we live in an intentionally polarized world. 

We are taught to fiercely protect our opinions as though they are the only real truth. We are constantly being cleverly sold concepts with only half the pertinent information. 

In this era of polarization, particularly in the political realm, I am witnessing so much anger. It seems radicalization of both “sides” of every argument is becoming more and more prevalent. 

As someone who decided not to take the Covid vax, this crescendo of anger and disinterest in understanding our loved ones’ perspectives feels alarmingly similar to what I experienced in those years. 

I’d like to invite you to consider that what you may believe, may not work for someone else. And that is totally okay. When you are having a debate with someone you love, remember that they are not their opinion. They are your friend, your family member, your spouse, your child. There is more to your story than one different opinion. Let’s not get so lost in self-righteousness that we lose sight of why we love them in the first place. 

We are not defined by any one perspective we might have. We are so much more complex than that. 

Disagree, but with love, and an openness of heart to actually hear what the other person is trying to tell you. 

You never know, you might learn something. 

We can disagree. We're bound to.

Let's not let that get in the way of our love for one another.