THROUGH MY WINDOW — Seeing Past the Surface—and What We Find There
A quiet reflection on openness, shared humanity, and what we find when we look past the surface.
Companion to this Episode
Sometimes connection shows up where we least expect it.
In this Through MY Window reflection, I share a moment sparked by an unexpected source — a creator who looks, sounds, and shows up very differently than I do, yet values many of the same things I do at the core.
This episode is about what happens when we pause long enough to see past the surface — and what we risk missing when we don’t. It’s a reflection on openness, shared humanity, and the quiet connections that can exist beneath outward differences.
If you’ve ever been surprised by how much you had in common with someone you didn’t expect, this reflection is for you.
💬 Let’s Talk 💬
1. Have you ever realized you had more in common with someone than you expected?
2. What helped you see past the surface?
If you choose to share, the life experiences you bring are deeply valued here. Reflections can be shared in the comments on the Seeing Past the Surface—and What We Find There | American Together video on the American Together YouTube channel, or in our upcoming community space (coming soon).
🛠 3 Ps in Action: Comment Edition 🛠
Need a little extra help shaping your reply? This quick guide uses the same 3 Ps process I use myself: Pause, Pinpoint Truth, Proceed with Purposeful Forethought.
🔎 Inspiration 🔎
This reflection was inspired by a video shared by SlimSherri, whose words about shared humanity helped shape the thoughts explored here.