Reflection

“It only takes one good conversation to change your understanding of someone else’s world, your world, and the world at large.” –Celeste Headlee

Prayer

God of my neighbor,

The diversity of your family is something at which we should marvel and be glad! For through good conversation with people different than us we are able see how small and fragmentary our usual perspectives can be. Encounters with others invite us to deepen our respect for a family much bigger and richer than we ever knew we belonged to. Give us such good conversations today, that we might be changed and become all the more eager to contribute to a culture that is humble, hospitable, and inclusive. Amen.

Call to Action

Be intentional today about how I converse with others. Engage colleagues, patients, families, and partners with a spirit of openness, eager to learn from their perspective.