Rather than denying the friction, Bridging transforms it into connection, honoring both the contrasts and commonalities.

The holidays are a perfect example: they challenge us to find harmony in cultural differences, creating new traditions while honoring part of the past that we find meaningful.

It’s not always seamless: some traditions clash, others just fit awkwardly. This is where bridging, developed as part of my ANI (Aesthetic-Narrative Imagination) theory, comes in. Bridging is about intentionally addressing these tensions—balancing differences into something meaningful and resonant.