I climbed the 600+ winding steps to the top of Michelangelo’s Cupola at the Vatican. Wow! The views from the top are amazing and we got to hear the Pope give his weekly address.
“We” is my new friend Linda from New York.
After admiring the amazing architecture and ambiance of the Vatican Linda and I stopped by a cafe and enjoyed an espresso. We talked about our upbringings, our religions (She’s Jewish and I am Christian) and even our views on the Middle East, our political views and even the end of times!
It was DELICIOUS conversation…
Then we walked along the Tevere to Trastevere, where my flat is and we made a salad together (with a $9 avocado!) and continued the conversation…
Conversation that most people shy away from. You’ve heard it said, “Never talk about politics and religion.” Well, that’s probably good advice for most people who come from lack, limitation, judgment and always feel they must PROVE and DEFEND their choices and beliefs…
What about you? How do you react to people who are different than you? It’s really something to look at…
If you’re up to living a new level of LIFE, choose to respect and even welcome the differences. And notice the amazing similarities! We really are brothers and sisters, created by the SAME GOD, all with royal blood flowing through our veins.
Reach out to someone who is DIFFERENT than you today. Welcome them in your home, in your conversation, in your life and allow what you can LEARN from them enrich your life experiences.
ONE God. ONE Spirit. ONE Energy. ONE Love.
Did I tell ya, “I love you, too!”
LISA
Lisa Jimenez M.Ed.
