“We can find common ground only by moving to higher ground." ~ Jim Wallis

For the past few days, I have been posting the message in today's photo on various photos of feet: toddler feet, bare feet, booted feet. 

I had thought the natural progression from divisiveness to unity was from common ground, to middle ground, to a potent place where miracles can happen as we bring our minds and hearts to higher ground.

After coming upon today's quote, I see that aiming to find common ground is done on higher ground. It starts there. 

Whether it's a relationship renewal between two people or building unity among many...it begins when we have stepped up.

Once there, we move about seeking common ground and middle ground. It's like a dance. We may at first step on each other's toes. But if we stick it out, we'll gain some grace and reach higher ground together. 

I believe higher ground is always near, nearer than we think. We can reach it anytime. We just have to chose to take the step up. Yes, that often takes putting ego aside. But it is so beautiful to dance, walk, talk, work, live - be - in peace and harmony with one another. It's wise and healthy too. 

Let's choose such beauty.

With love and hope,
Charlene 

THE SECOND GIFT IS BEAUTY. May your deeds reflect its depth. - from The Twelve Gifts of Birth