A matter of sight

“Some things have to be believed to be seen.”

― Madeleine L'Engle

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it seems to be true

we see what we want to see

we hear what we want to hear

our beliefs and values color everything

our perceptions of other people

of politicians

of events

there are no exceptions

this is the way it is

it is perhaps a curse

but perhaps also a blessing

for if we believe in love

if we believe in grace

if we believe in compassion and inclusion

then we will see in the world

beauty

and we will see in events

hope

and we will see in other people

a precious soul

and we will see God

everywhere

somethings have to be believed to be seen