The reality of God can be studied from a variety of perspectives — including theology and philosophy among countless organized religions. Many religious institutions continue to perpetuate dogmatic perspectives, ultimately fueling the divide amongst diverse viewpoints. War, political turmoil, slavery and injustice are the products of such factions — everything is connected. To help reconcile these destructive issues, people around the world need to adopt an appreciative awareness. This creative process involves the following four steps: commit oneself, engage in honest conversation and listen carefully, spend time in solitude thinking and reflecting, and sometimes the consequence transforms one’s worldview.