Thank you for this different perspective. We are in the trenches and it is really hard not to vilify all that we are fighting against. your thoughts sound like truth - but really hard to implement.
A terrific reminder, Jen. I have begun to build an organization in our community and make sure that we are working across labels for our guests and speakers. So far, our meetings at organized around public education and legislation that affects it as well as water and living with drought. I’ve already begun to see that people I had viewed as on one side of an issue have more in common with me than I realized. A friend at church today who attended the most recent event on water told me the same thing. It is sacred, holy work to rebuild society and connection.
Thanks for this, Jen. It’s right in line with a Braver Angels workshop I went to yesterday. I had never heard of the group; its messages, especially “seek to understand,” keep resonating. I’m going to explore them further. I’ll keep this email of yours!
Thank you for this! Simple, straightforward (but not always easy) steps forward, especially for those of us feeling stuck in these most difficult of times.
Thank you for this different perspective. We are in the trenches and it is really hard not to vilify all that we are fighting against. your thoughts sound like truth - but really hard to implement.
A terrific reminder, Jen. I have begun to build an organization in our community and make sure that we are working across labels for our guests and speakers. So far, our meetings at organized around public education and legislation that affects it as well as water and living with drought. I’ve already begun to see that people I had viewed as on one side of an issue have more in common with me than I realized. A friend at church today who attended the most recent event on water told me the same thing. It is sacred, holy work to rebuild society and connection.
Thanks for this, Jen. It’s right in line with a Braver Angels workshop I went to yesterday. I had never heard of the group; its messages, especially “seek to understand,” keep resonating. I’m going to explore them further. I’ll keep this email of yours!
Thank you for this! Simple, straightforward (but not always easy) steps forward, especially for those of us feeling stuck in these most difficult of times.
And one needs to be well informed on issues so one can ably rebut or inform or agree with. Many people do not fully understand what is happening.
All you said rings so true.
Thank you, Jennifer.
Sage advice! Everyone has the power to do all 10 actions. It's everyday civics in action.
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