Embracing Our Differences
A couple of years ago, I had the privilege of traveling to China and while there I visited an elderly residential facility where I met a woman in her 90s who did not speak in English. I did not speak Mandarin. Yet, we bonded deeply with each other during my short visit. We connected based on our shared humanity and were deeply moved by our connection. We did not let our limitations, fear of making a mistake, or discomfort keep us from embracing our differences. We, however, w
