The benefit of being surrounded by people who don’t speak your language is that you’re left out of the conversation, isolated from connection, and the only things you can relate with are your thoughts.

Believe it or not - we need more moments like that. Why?

Because moments like that prompt us to be mindful of those we might be inadvertently isolating while we’re in our meetings, gatherings, or at home.

And… if you are one of those people unintentionally isolated, still your mind and your thoughts. Listen, be open minded, and speak up. Often times people don’t realize that we might be feeling left out.