Tribalism

From the Swietlistej Drogi, the Two of Swords; from the Mirrors of the Heart deck, Gentleness:

Tribe: an aggregate of people united by a shared story.

Tribalism: mistaking story as history in service to the elevation of one tribe over all others.

—Rabbi Rami Shapiro

I can just imagine the conversation between these two people: "It says in the Bible that women should be submissive to their husbands." "But wasn't the Bible written and compiled by men?" We all belong to a tribe of sorts, based on everything from religion to hobbies or experiences; however, an issue develops it becomes an 'ism.' We all see through a lens based on our story, yet it's important to realize that our view is just one very tiny slice of the whole. Gentleness is a reminder that if we want to see and understand more of the whole, we're going to need to bear witness to the other in a tender, humble and open manner. It is what can heal our divides and help us create a world that works for the well-being of all.