Tuesday, 11 July 2017

We don't have to agree - we just need to understand each other...

Before going to bed, she’ll say: “yalnanj ehwor bena bena” (may we wake up on our own - one at a time) - amen!
A whole community NOT waking up at precisely 04:30 in the morning is a sign of situational normalcy. It confirms the absence of communal chaos. Same way, not agreeing on everything all the time is healthful. It means that thoughts, inclinations and choices are unforced.

However, we gotta listen to each other to cultivate respect, and knowing that even in the desert you'll find an oasis. I mean even my wrist watch that seems to be stuck at 8:30 is correct twice a day. By listening, we understand, and when we are willing to understand each other, we will become more tolerant, even if we don’t accept each other's position(s).

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