The flaw or the gift

Awareness of something is different than dwelling on it, and most of us tend to dwell on people’s flaws rather than focus on their gifts. This is what causes the divide between us. One of our flaws as human beings is that we focus on flaws rather than simply being aware of them.

Strong community and collaboration become available when we embrace that we all have human imperfections and be aware of them, yet give our attention to one another’s unique gifts and strengths and how they might all work together. When we appreciate the good someone else brings to the table, especially when it is different than ours or different from what we want it to be, we not only deepen our connection to that person, we deepen our connection to our purpose.

Whatever we give our energy to grows. Notice what obstacles there are to navigate, and focus on the good.