When I’ve come across someone in a bubble, I’ve wondered about the way they got there and what exactly was within that bubble. I’ll be honest, sometimes I haven’t understood their mindset or may have found it a bit limiting. At times, I have even taken it upon myself to try to question it so as to expand their minds. Yet, I’ve done it not because I’ve wanted to change them, but because I’d like them to entertain alternate possibilities. It’s an action with an intention I’ve needed to reflect on and clarify within myself, for there were times that I felt I was trying to change people by imposing my beliefs and knew that it was wrong and unfair to them. I decided then to simply become a grower of bubbles rather than a burster of them. I realized that while I would love for people to see things the way I do, I found a tremendous benefit in taking the time to step into others’ worlds and see things the way they did instead. I’ve learned so much. In doing so, in stepping into their bubble and just being in there with them, it has allowed for a collective conversation rather than a debate. This awareness of my being and way of thinking has allowed me the chance to play a part in such a collective conversation, and has only opened my mind and heart even more to others out there. Honestly, I think that if we all took the time to get to know each other and converse in this way, without prejudice, we would get along much more and there would be more loving growth within the community. Yes, we may all have our own beliefs and lead different lives, but we can all learn something from each other regardless. And be mindful, while we are never forced to take on another’s way of living or belief system, expanding our bubbles expands the love in our hearts. And the more love there is, the greater the amount of light that can be radiated into the world.
