Reunions

Each year my wife's mother's and father's side stage a reunion down in southern Indiana. It is a chance to catch up and re-familiarize yourself to the group of people. I find it interesting and rewarding. The children get older as we get older too. Her uncles, aunts and cousins take time away from their busy schedule, as do we, to unite.
The catching up makes me realize that, despite the way each person chooses to life, and the dogmas we hold, people are not so different after all. Yes, of course, we have different belief structures and have divergent interests, but deep down, at the core of it all, we are human and that speaks volumes.
We share a love for the family, talk about current events and a host of other topics that enables us to learn, prosper, grow and think.
There are differences of opinion but that too is acceptable. I do not want everyone thinking the way I do. (Okay, maybe I do, but it will not happen.)
I enjoy the diversity of thought. Especially Since I grew up over a thousand miles away.
If you get a chance to reunite with your family or your significant others, you should check it out. Take a step back, peer at the people, and realize we are not that different after all.