And I think that's what our world is desperately in need of - lovers, people who are building deep, genuine relationships with fellow strugglers along the way, and who actually know the faces of the people behind the issues they are concerned about.

Shane Claiborne
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In today’s society, we are emotionally starved. The kind of connection that Nelson Mandela spoke of is nonexistent. In order for this to change, we must try to foster a deep connection with people who struggle for the same things that we do. In our current world, we fight amongst ourselves and even choose sides based on what we deem to be our own ideals.

These ideals are often misguided and never line up with the reality of a situation. When a person is truly committed to a cause, they do not allow their own personal beliefs to cloud their judgment. They see the big picture and can relate to the issues of others.

This deep connection allows one to build trust with people who are struggling along side them, creating an environment where it is safe to talk about difficult subjects.

Source: The Irresistible Revolution: Living As An Ordinary Radical

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