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Next steps: Do you hold biases or judgments for the sake of maintaining comfort in your own life? How many people are in your circle that you do not align with on issues of politics, religion, sexual orientation, etc? (This may be a clue that you’re holding on to more biases/judgments than you think) Find one of your sandpaper people and make an effort toward building relationship with them. Find someone you don’t agree with and learn about their story. Particularly their pain. Remember, sharing stories is a bit like holding hands. It’s hard to hate someone when you get that close. Where have you possibly inherited some unhealthy views of people who are different than you? Look for ways to challenge those beliefs. If you consider yourself a follower of Christ, look for examples in Scripture of how Jesus treated people who were considered ‘on the fringe’ or ‘outcasts’. How are you lining up with His example Resources: Six Ways To Overcome Your Biases for Good-Psychology Today https://www.psychologytoday.com