Have you ever wondered… about the expression “great minds think alike”? I have. Why do you think that expression exists? I think it exists because great minds are aligned. They are often the most curious of minds, yet they share similarities. I think great minds sync up for a higher purpose and tap into the collective consciousness. I do not think that such a shared connection is possible without appropriate levels of conscientiousness.
Great minds discuss ideas;
average minds discuss events;
small minds discuss people.
-Eleanor Roosevelt
I think Eleanor was a very wise woman. By setting aside self or ego and stepping into selfless service, there is a common ground to stand upon. It reminds me of this quote:
You gotta dig a little on the ground you think you’re standing on so you can actually see that much of what you take for granted in society is actually layers upon layers of inequalities that have allowed for a baseline that’s fundamentally unequal.
-Kimberlé Crenshaw
We can set judgments aside; we can seek out and live by universal truths. I firmly believe in these possibilities for us. We can each stay in our own lane and tend to it as best as we can, all flourishing side-by-side. Respect the guardrails, stay curious, and thrive healthily.
So plant your own gardens and decorate your own soul, instead of waiting for someone to bring you flowers.
-Jorge Luis Borges
Maybe it is wise. Maybe it is dumb. Time will tell. Stay curious, y’all :) <3