Like comparing apples and oranges…
With the statement above we’re led to believe that apples and oranges are very different, but they’re more alike than different.
I bet you could easily come up with five, ten or more similarities between them. Personally I think a better statement could be Like comparing apples and elephants…
We’re too quick to look at obvious differences and think that’s enough to come to a conclusion.
But it usually comes down to focus. If you search for difference you’ll see it; if you search for similarities you’ll see them too.
It’s a choice. Finding similarities between things that at first glance look different can (with a little practice) become an easy habit.
And a lot more enlightening.
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