The Need To Show More Compassion In Times Like These


What many feel is uncomfortable, when faced with someone who’s different from who they are. This could be a visible minority with a polar ethnic background, displaying cultural divergence. We avoid someone who happens to be “book smart” and not “street smart.” The opposite sex can be puzzling.

We’re somewhat mystified by this diversity, so we often choose to avoid people like them. We ridicule others for their spiritual beliefs, the way they look, how they talk.

Everybody however wants to be liked, be accepted, and it hurts emotionally once …