If you've been watching the news this post-election holiday season, you've most likely seen the segment on the topic of family gatherings where the professional suggests that it's okay to decline the invitation. Turn it off.
The holidays are here—a time for laughter, connection, and, yes, a little bit of chaos. Especially now, many of us have felt tempted to RSVP “No” to family gatherings because of that cousin’s Facebook posts or your uncle’s unsolicited political commentary. It's easy to think, “Why subject myself to the tension?” But here’s the thing: family is about more than ideological alignment.
Foregoing family gatherings because of differing beliefs creates an echo chamber where only like-minded voices are welcome. That’s not healthy for us—or society. If we can’t sit across the table from family who think differently, how can we engage with the world at large?
The truth is that Aunt Amy's cranberry sauce isn’t any less delicious because she votes differently, and Grandpa’s stories aren’t less meaningful because he watches a different news channel. Instead of canceling, lean in. Listen with curiosity, set boundaries if needed, and focus on what unites rather than divides.
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