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Jean Grant's avatar

Tim, you inspire me to continue on the path of acceptance & tolerance, thank you my friend!

Tim Flood's avatar

Thank you so much for reading and responding, Jean.

LAWRENCE SHERMAN COHN's avatar

Thanks Tim,

Confronting someone whose ideas are completely different is not only a skill but the ability to have affinity for that person. It's a matter of space. When you can admire someone no matter what their beliefs, the space between you and them is narrower. An appropriate and well-written piece, Tim!

Tim Flood's avatar

Thanks, Laurence. Happy new year!

Geri Spieler's avatar

It's not easy to take a step and engage someone who has different beliefs from us, whether it's religion, politics, or lifestyle. But we do grow if we stay open. You can disagree without being disagreable

Tim Flood's avatar

I agree, Geri. And we don't have to force things to become issues. Thanks for commenting.

Darlene Frank's avatar

Tim, your words are profound and moving. And so needed at this time, on this day. Thank you, thank you, thank you. xo

Tim Flood's avatar

Thanks, Darlene. And while were discussing connections, you’ve ceratinly helped me connect with writing as a craft and a fulfillment of what’s within. Thanks so much, my friend.

Darlene Frank's avatar

"fulfillment of what's within" -- a mantra. I'm on that path with you.