You are the way you play
Three recent pieces that showed up in my newsfeed all touch on the idea of cynicism vs. hope.
All posts filed under: The Times We Live In
Addressing the challenges of our polarized times
Choosing gratitude in difficult times
Gratefulness is a practice we can cultivate especially during times of despair.
When the narrative tries to swamp the history
A nation denied knowledge of its past “cannot make sense of its present or imagine its future.”
Work on things you can do something about
When we train our focus we can work on things where we have influence.
A stunning work of great pain and grace
Anne Berest’s “The Postcard” is painful at a profound level, and yet somehow resilient and inspiring.
Grievance, fringe theories, and bad vibes
Those who have stolen the Court are daring anyone to challenge them. It’s time to call their bluff.
The capacity for change
In the past we have seen both extreme ugliness and bold reform when it comes to our democracy.
Sustaining the dream through turbulent times
As we celebrate the 249th anniversary of Independence Day, there is still much work to do.
Three things
As the president unwisely enters a war, don’t believe what you hear and only half of what you read.
Juneteenth: An American story
“On Juneteenth” is a short but important work, which we do well to consider on this day and every day.
MORE TO COME... 