No One is Alone

Whether it be political, religious or family differences, we need to grow empathy for each other. We can retain our convictions our dearly held beliefs and still be kind to each other. I know that I have benefited from allowing myself to walk a while in another's shoes. Seeking first to understand them before I try to be understood.

I love the song "No One is Alone" from Into the Woods. To me, is says that we need to figure out what our side is. Instead of trying to see who's right and who is wrong, we need to have compassion. Recognize that our point of view may not be the only one with something valuable to give.

We need to figure out how to act like sisters and brothers with each other.


Someone is on your side
Jack, LRRH:
OUR side
Baker, Cinderella:
Our side--
Someone else is not
While we're seeing our side
Jack, LRRH:
Our side..
Baker, Cinderella:
Our side--
All:
Maybe we forgot: they are not alone.
No one is alone.
Cinderella:
Hard to see the light now.
Baker:
Just don't let it go
Both:
Things will come out right now.
We can make it so.
Someone is on your side
No one is alone.
(lyrics)