Life’s storms are inevitable. No one gets through unscathed. Unexpected loss, financial struggles, relational conflicts, or even the crushing weight of personal failure—these storms test us in ways we never anticipated. But resilience isn’t built in the absence of hardship; it is forged in the very heart of the storm.

In a world increasingly defined by division and conflict, finding common ground can seem like an impossible task. Amanda Ripley's book, High Conflict: Why We Get Trapped and How We Get Out, offers insightful solutions to this pressing issue. One of the most compelling ideas Ripley explores is the transformative power of sitting down and sharing a meal with someone we disagree with.