When I go home for thanksgiving I know there are going to be some of my family members getting in heated discussions about "issues that matter." Everyone has an opinion and everyone wants to be heard and felt that there viewpoint is well understood. From this module the golden rule that stood out to me the most was, "what if these conversations are not actually difficult, but simply unpracticed?" From this golden rule I have come up with my own golden rule revolving around the concept of talking about issues that matter which is, "what if we seek understanding rather than seek being right?" I say this because I think many arguments stem from people just wanting to get the last word out, the final thing to say and then part ways, rather than seeking wisdom and trying to hear what the other person has to say.
I believe having in depth conversations with someone and having ears that are listening and eyes that are seeking will cause one to begin to understand what true growth is. There are many issues out there that matter to some while it might not matter to others. That is why it is important for us to be aware of our actions and how we are interacting with them. As I have grown up, my dad and I would always repeat the saying to each other, "One day at a time." When things looked rough, when things were difficult, we would remind ourselves to take one day at a time. This simple reminder put me at ease and I think it should be an encouragement for all of us to take one day at a time building a foundation of allowing others to speak and be heard about important issues. This will begin to open the floodgates of conversations and allow hearts to be softened when it comes to others and how they might disagree. That is how we begin to grow as a society!
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