The (in)courage blog is hosting a Better Together series right now that is focused on what it looks like to do life in a way that reflects the timely truth that we are better together.
Each Wednesday, they invite different writers from the community to share what doing life Better Together has looked like in real time for them.
I’m honored that this week, Lisa-Jo shares some of my thoughts about going to South Africa and the benefits of being uncomfortable. Here’s a snippet:
My friend Crystal Paine had never traveled further abroad than the Dominican Republic when she took an 18-hour plane ride with me to South Africa.
She was coming to see first hand the community center, water point, and vegetable garden our blog readers had built together through our partnership with Help One Now in South Africa.
It was hot and often uncomfortable. There were plenty of awkward moments. Because anytime you open your door to your neighbor, whether they live across the street or across the globe, it can get bumpy.
I asked Crystal if she’d share some of those moments with you all – a behind-the-scenes look at what it’s like to walk around in someone else’s shoes and someone else’s story that is so totally different than your own.
Because sometimes that’s the best way to discover what we have in common.
Kariane says
Yes, stepping outside of our comfort zones is often a good thing. Thank you for sharing!