Building bridges across divides from "summary" of Dreams from My Father by Barack Obama
The world is full of divisions. Divisions of race, religion, class, nationality. Divisions that separate us from one another, that create barriers and breed mistrust. But what if we could bridge those divides? What if we could find common ground, reach across the chasm that separates us, and build connections with those on the other side?Building bridges across divides is not easy. It requires patience, empathy, and a willingness to listen. It means putting aside our preconceived notions and biases, and truly trying to understand the other person's perspective. It means finding common ground, shared experiences or values that can serve as a foundation for connection. In my own life, I have seen the power of bridging divides. Growing up with a white mother and a black father, I straddled two worlds, never quite fitting in either. But as I got older, I came to see my mixed heritage as a strength, a bridge that allowed me to connect with people from different backgrounds in a way that others could not. As I entered politics, I saw how important it was to build bridges across divides. How essential it was to listen to the concerns of those who disagreed with me, to find common ground where we could work together. I learned that change is only possible when we come together, when we break down the walls that separate us and build bridges that unite us. In a world that is increasingly polarized, where people retreat into echo chambers of like-minded individuals, it is more important than ever to build bridges across divides. To reach out to those who are different from us, to seek understanding and connection instead of division and conflict. Only then can we truly create a world where we can all thrive, together.
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