“Everything just looked blurry!” That’s what I told my mom and my kindergarten teacher. School was frustrating because I couldn’t see what was on the board, even when I sat in the front row and squinted. But, thankfully, things changed when I told others what I saw and that allowed them to help me. After getting glasses, my world whole changed literally. Everything became clearer and I was a better performing and happier student.
Any of us can experience this same type of sharper and clearer worldview through the blessing of disagreements. The normal tendency for most people is to argue, defend, or get angry when other disagree with us. But, there are productive ways to disagree well.
Most people let politics, race, and culture divide. But there is a better way!
A good friend and colleague of mine talks about the value of “diversity of thought” in teams. When team members express differing viewpoints, this presents an opportunity for all to hear each other and learn. Several studies in academic settings also bear this out. Pupil populations that are ethnically and socioeconomically diverse catalyze greater academic achievement. Why? Probably because these young people are challenged at an early age to expand their worldview.
A diversity of thought allows for everyone to grow in their understanding of themselves and the world around them!
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