Trish's Blog

You can’t celebrate diversity without embracing discomfort.

It is part of the deal. When people bring different experiences, ideas, and lived realities into a conversation, it will stretch you. It will challenge what you thought you knew. It might feel awkward or unfamiliar at times.

But that is where your growth sits. If you want the benefits that come from genuine Diversity of Thought, you need to welcome the moments that test your assumptions. It is not tidy. It asks you to listen, pause, rethink, and sometimes shift your perspective.

When you lean into that discomfort, you end up with better conversations, stronger relationships, and a much richer understanding of the people around you. It is not always easy, but it is absolutely worth it.