Common Ground to Hold

Finding a way to ‘connect’ is one of the pleasures, as well as the great conundrums in this world. There are always those with a different frame of mind, an alternative vista with which they identify. The author, Tom Robbins, says — “Our similarities bring us to a common ground. Our differences allow us to be fascinated by each other.” Truth, as well as possibility, resonates in his comment. What efforts are we making to find the common ground at such a critical time?

There are important values we stand for. Key policies we strive to influence. But that doesn’t mean the ‘other side’ doesn’t care just as much about what they see as good and fair, what is right for the country. Part of the great promise for RISE is that we can find a way to rise together. To care about each other and find a path that allow us personally and collectively to go forward in the most productive way. Listening and sharing are key ‘signposts’ to look for along the journey.

Perhaps you are a person who likes to look for the ‘light’ in others, willing to explore and find connections that could enable a valuable exchange of ideas. Views don’t have to be compromised just because we reach out and listen. Sometimes it is the only way to begin building a bond, finding the ‘common ground’ and sharing a mutual sense of guidance and responsibility for this great land—for each other. An adage many have heard—“No one cares how much you know, until they know how much you care.”