Am I living in the same world as you? My world is full of wonderful people, with good intentions. I have met so many of them around the globe; great people of various religions, ethnic groups and languages. Oh, there are so many lovely people out there, in Peru, Mali, Sudan, Yemen, Burma, Cambodia, US, Denmark, Norway and Australia (to mention just a few).
Am I living in the same world as you? I have wonderful high school students, who are sweet, polite and engaged in the subjects I teach. I think the other teachers at the school are great, and I look forward to go to work in the morning.
Am I living in the same world as you? There is a lot of suffering and injustice, which we can address through honest problem solving and genuine compassion, and communication with national leaders, local leaders, the oppressed, the children, the youth etc. By joining hand, we can make a difference. And leteral force is not part of it.
Am I living in the same world as you? I was raised in a church where I was inspired to study, to reflect, to find the answers outside the box. People like Carsten Johsen, Jens K. Jensen and Sigve Tonstad (again to mention just a few) challenged me to fight for other people's rights to religious liberty, liberty of conscience and love for fellow human beings (and animals for that matter). I didn't agree in all that they said, but that was exactly the point: I didn't have to agree to feel valued, in fact diversity was encouraged.
Am I living in the same world as you? People I meet are far from perfect, and neither am I. And still we have to live togheter in this small village called the earth. Last week my students defined three values that they saw as the most important values to live by: Love, Respect and Forgiveness. My students are wise.
Am I living in the same world as you? I hope so, because I would love to meet with you, and sit down with a fresh juice or coffee or water, and chat for a little while.
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