This document discusses the importance of communication, understanding others, and being responsive to change. It emphasizes that we can learn from those different from us, and we should seek to understand different perspectives. It stresses apologizing when mistakes are made and being aware of the influence we have on others through our words and actions.

1. They need you.

3. Especially the ones that act and look different from you. All of them.

5. They see what you think you hide.

7. If you said the wrong thing…

9. If you feel confused by other’s reactions to what you say…

11. You need to look at yourself…

13. And say I am not perfect .

15. Learning is a two way street.

17. It is not the strongest of the species that survive, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change. Charles Darwin

18. They learn from you …

19. And you can learn from them .

21. You learn to trust .

23. You learn to love easily.

25. You learn to forgive and forget.

27. … and you learn to say what you feel …

29. Not what you think others want to hear…

31. Or what is politically correct…

33. Because the truth is…

34. we know .

35. And so do they.

37. Communication leads to community, that is, to understanding, intimacy and mutual valuing. Rollo May

39. Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great ones make you feel that you too, can become great. Mark Twain