167 4 Walls and bridges around us. When you compare your own complex interior with everyone else’s flawless surface, it is easy to think that your life is less ideal. When we meet new people, our walls tend to be strong. As we get to know them and trust develops, we slowly tear down the divides. However, this can take time. The less similar we feel to people in the first place, the longer it takes. Reflecting on these issues has made me realise the truth in the famous saying, men build too many walls and not enough bridges. flawless – gallalaus a surface – yfirborð to tear down – rífa niður The only way the Sandoval family can spend time with their loved ones is by communicating through the border fence at Friendship Park in San Ysidro, California.
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