Darker than usual as I sat in
Church.
But we were well into the
Service before I realized I had
Forgotten to remove my
Sunglasses.
What a difference it made when
I took them off and saw my
Surroundings in a new light.
I wear blinders when it comes to
The issues swirling around me.
But a young friend and I talked for
An hour and a half on the phone,
Listening to each other, explaining our
Positions, admitting our biases.
We didn't really reach any
Conclusions, but just being willing to
Respectfully explore each other's
World views was eye opening.
And we plan to do it again.