Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 Page 24 Page 25 Page 26 Page 27 Page 28 Page 29 Page 30 Page 31 Page 32 Page 33 Page 34 Page 35 Page 36 Page 37 Page 38 Page 39 Page 40 Page 41 Page 42 Page 43 Page 44 Page 45 Page 46 Page 47 Page 48 Page 49 Page 50 Page 51 Page 52 Page 53 Page 54 Page 55 Page 56 Page 57 Page 58 Page 59 Page 60 Page 61 Page 62 Page 63 Page 64The goal isn’t to wear the mask; the mask exists to affect change. It’s all about redemp- tion. We pair a rescue operation with hope, and we get restoration. I’m not here to tell you what to do, you’ve already started. Your #OpSafeWinter campaign shows that we all matter. Let’s make this Million Mask March mean even more in the coming year. Looking Behind the Mask Speaking through a megaphone at a rally was a new experience for me. It didn’t afford long, detailed messages, but was perfect for a speech written in rally cries. It was easy to get used to the megaphone, but with everyone standing I wanted to keep things short. And I’m glad I did because others came after me. It was an “open mic” so to speak. They even acknowledged and thanked the police presence at the meeting. It was a surreal experience for me to be part of this group—an outsider who was readily accepted, yet obviously out of my paradigm. My friend, Debbie, was also there, and she shared about her personal battle as a three-time cancer survivor. She also shared from the Bible. Yes, at an Anonymous march! All are given freedom of expression. And everyone claps after each speech. “For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.” Powerful words. The shorter speeches from others flowed together, hitting highlights of accessible health Ī WWW.AGRM.ORG JULY/AUGUST 2016 33 Six Ways to Broaden Your Worldview Use these methods to get outside of your bubble 1. Ask more questions. No matter what the topic is, you will expand your understanding when you listen to the answers. 2. Do something out of your comfort zone once a week. It could be cold calling someone to ask for a donation or playing a video game with your child, but if the idea of it makes you pause, push yourself to go for it anyway. 3. Follow people on social media whose views are different from yours. It doesn’t mean you agree with them; it simply means you are open to learning something new. 4. Travel to places that are different from where you live. Get off the tourist-beaten path and talk to people who live there. 5. Read as much as you can. Of course, the more variety the better, but anything you read will show you the world through someone else’s eyes. 6. Play chess. It helps train your mind to think ahead. “There’s a reason 28 of the world’s standout executives also happen to be phenomenal chess players,” according to Business Insider. Speaking through a megaphone at a rally was a new experience for me. Michelle is the founder of Souls Harbour Rescue Mission in Halifax, Nova Scotia, where she currently resides. The mission’s motto, “Always go the extra mile,” is based on Matthew 5:41. Contact Michelle at mporter.rescue@gmail.com.