Unity and Absolute Truths

Now that we are a few days into a new administration, with the inauguration fading into the sunset, there are two things we agree on. One, Bernie Sanders knows how to rock a pair of mits. He looked so cold we are shearing as many sheep as possible so we can send him some RtR mittens to keep his aging bones warm next time he wanders out into the frigid domain known as Washington D.C. The second thing we agree on is the call for unity. While hypocrisy isn't lost on any of us, considering the past four years have been fraught with division, we acknowledge that unity is the only way forward. The path to getting there though, we all may disagree on.

For unity to occur, a few things need to happen.

One, CONVERSATIONS need to happen outside the bubble of online yelling, keyboard warriors and social media. No one has changed the hearts and minds of others via an online yelling contest.

Two, everyone has to agree on a set of ABSOLUTE TRUTHS. For example, if both parties agree murder is bad, then a conversation can be had regarding that set of circumstances. If we can't agree on that, how are you going to engage in a meaningful conversation about the topic if the moral compass of both parties don't point in the same direction?

Three, without the ability for everyone to LISTEN, we lose the humanity and empathy needed to solve the deep divide that we live in. People won't care about what you say until they know that you care about them. This can't happen without establishing the safety net that trust provides. Solutions can't be involved without hearing the problem and proactively listening.

The issue with everything we've mentioned so far, lies in the fact that it takes two parties to achieve all of the above. That being said, we would encourage you not to wait for the "other side". Instead, engage, listen and build trustworthy relationships, regardless of the reciprocation. From there, we can at least set the ground work for the future of dialogue in this country. Let's "clothes the divide" that separates us all.