tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28840534.post349060688080398398..comments2024-01-06T15:58:20.726-07:00Comments on Never Ending Journey: Wednesday WonderingsLyniluhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04742585512852240355noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28840534.post-59959344956656620212009-08-12T19:24:34.703-06:002009-08-12T19:24:34.703-06:00You're right, Bobbie, it comes from and goes t...You're right, <b>Bobbie</b>, it comes from and goes to all directions. I've had this kind of discussion with several friends and relatives of various groups, and just about everyone acknowledges that it is a wide spread and non-specific problem.Lyniluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04742585512852240355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28840534.post-66640622490326696642009-08-12T19:04:53.306-06:002009-08-12T19:04:53.306-06:00We have a sister in law that we adore and the kids...We have a sister in law that we adore and the kids love her and we got to talking and I asked how she felt about racism and she and Andy (Mikes brother) get it from both sides. We are silly to assume that white people are the majority I agree if we see the person for what they are and not the color,sexual orientation, etc,etc. we would be better human beings.Bobbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03688695112255946382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28840534.post-42028716176658776352009-08-12T13:37:33.413-06:002009-08-12T13:37:33.413-06:00Jenn, I like that term, "soft eyes." Say...<b>Jenn</b>, I like that term, "soft eyes." Says it well. If we could all "soften our gaze," we might not see some things that tend to separate us. I think it's an issue for everyone of every walk of life, so meeting halfway serves everyone well.Lyniluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04742585512852240355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28840534.post-9645430293689887512009-08-12T12:12:29.930-06:002009-08-12T12:12:29.930-06:00Yep. Years ago, I took some class (for work, actu...Yep. Years ago, I took some class (for work, actually) and the instructor used the term 'soft eyes' which has really helped me with what you're talking about. Whenever I have a thought - labeling or just not very nice - I think 'soft eyes'...which means I need to look at the person without judgement or labeling. I don't always catch myself but I find that just thinking 'soft eyes' really makes a difference.Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07809904632972954430noreply@blogger.com