What do the Akashi-kaiyo, the Storbaelt, and the Tsing Ma all have in common? They are all world most famous bridges. Have you ever thought about where our world would be without these architectual wonders? In layman's terms, bridges are large structures that span bodies of water or chasms connecting 2 separated land masses. During war, military strategists suggest eliminating bridges to keep opposing military forces from mobilizing troops. Bridges make possible what was previously impossible. These structures simply make life more convenient.
But what about generational bridges? Why is it so difficult for generations to understand one another? Why isn't there more of a concerted effort to dialogue about generational differences? Why don't "baby boomers" understand the "new millenials?" Why do retirees not understand teenagers? Well, again we haven't taken the time to do what structural crews are doing all over the world. We haven't built bridges.
On August 1, 2007 an unsuspected American tragedy took place during rush hour in Minneapolis. It happened on I 35 West bound. Somehow the bridge, that spanned the Mississippi River gave way and 8 lanes of traffic plunged into the river below. A number of people died and many more were injured due to a lack of support. The point? The bridge is still not rebuilt and the citizens of Minneapolis have to deal with the adverse results. Traffic jams, chaos, and road rage are now a part of daily travel in Minneapolis as a result of a missing bridge. What used to be easy and convenient has now become burdensome and irritating. That's what happens when bridges are nonexistent. So, the next time you see a person of another generation, build a bridge. Take the initiative to converse with someone beyond or before your generation to make an attempt to reach out. You may be surprised at the results. Think about it!
But what about generational bridges? Why is it so difficult for generations to understand one another? Why isn't there more of a concerted effort to dialogue about generational differences? Why don't "baby boomers" understand the "new millenials?" Why do retirees not understand teenagers? Well, again we haven't taken the time to do what structural crews are doing all over the world. We haven't built bridges.
On August 1, 2007 an unsuspected American tragedy took place during rush hour in Minneapolis. It happened on I 35 West bound. Somehow the bridge, that spanned the Mississippi River gave way and 8 lanes of traffic plunged into the river below. A number of people died and many more were injured due to a lack of support. The point? The bridge is still not rebuilt and the citizens of Minneapolis have to deal with the adverse results. Traffic jams, chaos, and road rage are now a part of daily travel in Minneapolis as a result of a missing bridge. What used to be easy and convenient has now become burdensome and irritating. That's what happens when bridges are nonexistent. So, the next time you see a person of another generation, build a bridge. Take the initiative to converse with someone beyond or before your generation to make an attempt to reach out. You may be surprised at the results. Think about it!
2 comments:
well i think that we people have advanced such as technology has, and as we progress in time, people strive for something new and diffrent, not always good, but the next generation will evolve as the generation before stays in the past because they dont want to let go of what they remember. But since i have been goin to the connect groups, i have grown, by learning how older people are, since i am the youngest in the group. i have enjoyed the older generation and i could learn because it is very helpful to learn thing about life and testimonies because they been through it all, and i will have an understanding on how things work in the name of the lord. So i think that building a bridge to connect with the older generation is great because, bridges have two lanes, we could stay on our own side but there is still a part that connects each other and we could still have our own lifestyle, and also interact with each other and teach one another. That is my opinion on what i got out of the blog.
The definition for age is: The length of time of ones existence. Neither a dictionary or thesaurus define age as "knowing everything".
But each generation seems to believe that because of their age and that non-existent definition-they are always right. The generation above me believes that they have lived a life full of experiences. They won't give in to the fact that someone younger, less experienced, would know anything. My generation thinks that the present time is the best experience so we know everything. The younger ones feel they have the advantage of youth, being young, fresh, open-minded. So they think they know everything. Why do we not build bridges?
Building a bridge requires work, both mental and physical. It's easier to say "you don't know what you're talking about", end of story. It's human nature to want to be higher than the other person.
It's a competition between the ages. What we forget is that we actually know very little, only God knows everything. We need to set aside our pride and build those bridges between generations because the bridges we build will eventually be the final bridge that leads us to Him.
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