Watching the news isn't always the easiest thing, especially when so many stories are focused on heartbreaking things most of us wish we could change, fix, or make better some how. Yet earlier this month, CBS Evening news ran one of the most beautiful stories I've seen on the news in a long time about an elephant (Tarra) and a dog (Bella) who managed to become best friends despite their differences. The point reporter Steve Hartman makes at the end is a great one for ALL of us to consider:

"They harbor no fears, no secrets, no prejudices. Just two living creatures who somehow managed to look past their immense differences.

Take good look at this couple, America. Take a good look world. If they can do it - what's our excuse?" 

Check out the full story and the great video of Bella and Tarra here:

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/01/02/assignment_america/main4696340.shtml. 

Are YOU ready to look past differences?  Are YOU ready to befriend someone new?