I met a man today in a business meeting. As is often the case, we veered off the meeting’s
agenda and spoke a bit about our lives. On
outward appearances we were distinctly different. He was a black man, a Muslim
and was tall in stature. I am a white
woman, Christian and slight in build. As
we conversed, however, it became apparent that our lives held many similarities:
we both have adult children in their twenties; we had both made the choice to home school our children when they had entered
their teen years; we both placed high
value on education; we both were intrigued by and enjoyed immersion in other
cultures; we both practiced mindfulness
and being present in the moment; we both were advocates of time spent with our children; we both
surrounded ourselves with individuals who supported us in all ways; we both
believed in a higher power; we both had traveled extensively; we both were yoga
practitioners ; we both preferred fresh food, prepared at home; we both felt
that our country was in turmoil . Two people, outwardly opposites. Inwardly, were two were people, very much the
same.
