One of the values at my church is personal connection with others. The saying that goes along with this value is, "Because everything changes when it's someone you know." I've found that to be true.
Our experiences shape our worldview, which makes sense. However, our worldview is limited when seen strictly through the lens of our own experience. When I connect with others and learn about their experiences, and hear their story, my worldview can change. I can be changed in how I see the world based on someone else's experience.
I have never been depressed, or homeless. I have never been a parent or suffered with anxiety. I have never owned a business or been responsible for making payroll. But I know people who have, who have shared their experiences with me. My thinking has changed on many topics as a result of knowing people and their experience.
What a great way to broaden our worldview! By seeing and connecting with people, we can learn how others experiencing the world around them, and possibly gain an understanding we didn't have before.
Because everything changes when it's someone you know.
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