Today, as I sat down to collect my thoughts on the topic of sameness, I couldn’t help but think of these lines by Maya Angelou.
We often view others with a focus on how different they are. Sure enough, we find enough points of difference as well. But I believe we’ll be surprised know how similar we are if only we change the way we view others.
We are more similar than it seems and with similar goals, needs and aspirations. Even if we appear different on the surface due to our social status, work, or backgrounds, we all crave the same things.
There is a reason for our sameness. To navigate life’s challenges, we all need community. Nobody is meant to handle this alone. There are many challenges along the way and the lessons that help us become true versions of ourselves. But it takes encouragement and support of others to get through.
Recognising what brings us together is the foundation of all relationships. All the people around us want happiness and a good life, just like we do. Their right to overcome adversity and find fulfillment is equal to ours. As members of the community, we must always work together to achieve our goals.