I’ve been making it a point to hang out with people who are outside of my regular social circle. It’s easy to fall into the habit of establishing tribes who agree with our belief systems. We join churches because folks support us in our preconceived beliefs and further root us in those understandings. We may join a community choir for the love of singing, or a theater group to act. Many of the multitude of activities we participate in encourage our personal growth and foster new experiences; others cause us to be more deeply set in our ways. I love to participate in pods which do neither. Finding a group of people whose beliefs and understandings are as varied as our ages and clothing choices is a stimulating and freeing activity! This is one of the reasons I love the group of people who regularly play duplicate bridge in my area. My thought is stretched and amused in many ways by these folks. May we continue to enjoy the openness this activity fosters!
“…sacrifice is nowhere and love is everywhere. For communication embraces everything, and in the peace it re-establishes, love comes of itself.” A Course in Miracles Chapter 15 XI:7
