Tag: empathy

  • We Get To…

    We Get To…

    When we carry each other we fly.

  • Changing the Game: Overcoming Polarized Discourse

    Changing the Game: Overcoming Polarized Discourse

    Loss can evoke a strange relief, a release from anxiety tied to unresolved questions. The pain of disappointment follows, yet certainty, even when painful, offers closure. In polarized discussions, we must shift from confrontation to understanding, seeking coexistence rather than agreement. The journey of asking questions may illuminate new perspectives.

  • Joy & Kindness in the Void: Navigating Meaning in a Postmodern World

    Joy & Kindness in the Void: Navigating Meaning in a Postmodern World

    The author expresses feelings of disillusionment in a postmodern world and acknowledges the challenge of finding meaning amidst uncertainty. Despite skepticism towards political figures, they felt a spark of hope while watching Kamala Harris on SNL, sensing a genuine human connection. This signaled a yearning for empathy and progress in politics.

  • Love and Dialogue: Healing Division in Tumultuous Times

    In these tumultuous times when we feel like we’re up against forces of evil, it’s easy to become righteous and lash out at those we perceive as bullies. One thing I need to be careful of is not becoming the monster against whom I rail. I have very strong feelings as I’m sure you know…