Well Said

As a cultural ambassador I often find that it is important to identify commonalities. Differences are dividing and it becomes easy to fall into the us/them trap. Regardless of our nationality or skin color or geographical address we are all still part of the human race. We have fears and frustrations, struggles and triumphs, dreams and hopes. Our access to resources may be different, but that doesn’t mean our desires are. We all want to feel safe. We all want to have a full belly. We all want happiness.

The current economic crisis in the States has not gone unnoticed here. Although on different scales, it has been a source of commonality that resonates with my Ethiopian friends. I love how my friend, Tadeseh, so eloquently described our similar situation…. “poorness has come to our pockets!” Well said, Tadeseh!