The common denominator

There are approximately seven billion people on this planet. It is unlikely that you will meet every one of them in your lifetime. But what if you had the opportunity to do so. How would you connect with that person during your initial meeting? Think of what you share with others that bonds you. It is primarily about the steps that each of us takes to get through the day. What are our successes and challenges in doing that? It may be about supplying enough food to survive the day, figuring out how to manage relationships, or having a place to sleep at night. Each person has a story to share about those experiences. Then there are the hopes and dreams that each person holds that carry enough strength to sustain them through that day. When we become aware of the commonalities we share with one another, we see beyond our differences. People may choose to pursue these in different forms, but each is an expression of a basic need to survive and hopefully expand beyond that moment. What have you experienced with establishing those common denominators with those you meet?