Rising Above (original oil painting)Description: I believe one of the most challenging and most important things we are called to do in life is to rise above our personal, interpersonal, and social biases, misperceptions, and blindspots towards a more authentic form of being. We often cling tightly to our comfort zones, social circles, and viewpoints, primarily out of uncertainty about and fear of the unknown. I see this occur most often when we are asked to open our hearts to different