Now more than ever, a new year brings an opportunity to reflect on past lessons and to create what we want for 2012 and beyond. For me, I intend to live a productive and fulfilling life and know that everyone I meet holds that desire, no matter our race, creed, political party, status or any other social construct that seemingly divides us. So why is finding common ground so elusive with so much at stake?
When it comes to the biggest, most important decisions of our lives, individually and together, we often forget that there is always a way to bring common needs and understanding to the table instead of the battle gear we bring instead.
Listening for needs - with a common goal of meeting them - will solve the growing divisive rift threatening our civil system and feeding unrest within our communities and organizations. Surely if warlords from tribal nations can find common ground for living in peace to enable their cultures to thrive, a super power nation and its parts can do the same.
I'm not a political scientist or economist, only an individual connected to the whole who wants to enjoy a fruitful life and make way for others to do the same. How will you serve this year?
"That service is the noblest which is rendered for its own sake." - Mohandas Gandhi
