There is no “us” and “them”

There is no “us” and “them.” Whatever your religion, philosophy, color, ethnicity, language, or socio-economic class, we are all fundamentally the same. We all share basic needs for food, shelter, safety, and love. We all desire happiness and avoid suffering. Each of us has hopes, worries, dreams, and fears. Each of us wants the best for our family and loved ones. We all experience pain when we suffer loss, and joy when we achieve what we seek. Each of us share the same image, likeness, and being of God. Remember this as you walk the everyday paths of life. Don’t be fooled by the differences you notice on the surface. Look deeper, and see yourself in the other, and the other as yourself.

(photo by Darla Winn)