| The Other often conjures up images of strange faces, practices, and beliefs, usually in faraway places. At the same time that it challenges our understanding, our sense of normalcy, and sometimes even our sense of security, it is a label we all share. Discord based on conflicting views of each other and even the essence of human nature has plagued humankind since its beginnings. This presentation explores this dilemma of human relationships - not as polarized sides, but as a reflection of common, fundamental elements of our individual psychological development, and raises important questions for small group discussions to begin the process of further exploration toward finding viable solutions. |