Grow From Differences. Question 3

The concept I found to be very intriguing this week was a small section, yet I found enjoyment and use out of it. I am sure we can all agree we make friends with people that are very similar to us or make us better people. We typically stray away from people that are different from us because we either A, don’t relate to them or their interests, or B don’t feel comfortable around them. The book describes a section called, “grow from differences.” I think this was a great approach at explaining that we do not all have to be alike to mesh well, needless to say have a friendship. Knowing it takes time and effort to build a foundation in any type of relationship, whether it’s a friendship or a relationship, I personally thought about family relationships. We can pick our friends and partners but we cannot choose our family. This section made me think of how there are certain family members in my life I have neglected and have not learned enough about, and I have decided to take initiative. You can learn and grow from others, especially from those that have different interests than you or morals—this can be good and bad; but, to look at it from a positive perspective, if you try and take the time and effort to understand a person and see where they’re coming from, you can not only make them feel good, but you can learn more about yourself.