Recently, I learned that two friends, whom I respect and admire, have different political views than me. When they told me, I was surprised. But why was I alarmed they embraced alternative attitudes?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I suspect part of my reaction is because I do not often stray from my pocket of the world where most of my peers think alike. Furthermore, I speculate that my ego should shoulder some of the blame.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The experience compels the desire to wander and engage people outside my typical haunts. I will learn more about myself and the world by listening to their perspectives, remembering that I’d be a fool to judge the disparities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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