“ you need to be able to demonstrate not only that you're right, but also that you understand where they're coming from.”
Perfectly said. So difficult to achieve.
I know you’ve taken a ton of flack for holding to this position, Steve, particularly when you seek to understand where all people are coming from. I’ve realized some important tr…
“ you need to be able to demonstrate not only that you're right, but also that you understand where they're coming from.”
Perfectly said. So difficult to achieve.
I know you’ve taken a ton of flack for holding to this position, Steve, particularly when you seek to understand where all people are coming from. I’ve realized some important truths that helped me process some truly awful racially-based incidents in my life by reading your thoughtful, persuasive, gentle, wry, understanding commentary. Thank you, as always, for your perseverance.
"I know you’ve taken a ton of flack for holding to this position, Steve, particularly when you seek to understand where all people are coming from."
We're taught, in so many ways, to ignore or demonise any perspective that doesn't align with ours. And, to a degree, it makes sense. Some people really are fruit loops who aren't interested in thinking or nuance.
But my ability to discuss these issues, such as it is, comes from the insights I've gained from people I disagreed with, far more than from those I agreed with. I wish more people would appreciate the value of this.
Thanks Jen, I always appreciate your input. We often agree, but your compassion always expands my view a little.
“ you need to be able to demonstrate not only that you're right, but also that you understand where they're coming from.”
Perfectly said. So difficult to achieve.
I know you’ve taken a ton of flack for holding to this position, Steve, particularly when you seek to understand where all people are coming from. I’ve realized some important truths that helped me process some truly awful racially-based incidents in my life by reading your thoughtful, persuasive, gentle, wry, understanding commentary. Thank you, as always, for your perseverance.
"I know you’ve taken a ton of flack for holding to this position, Steve, particularly when you seek to understand where all people are coming from."
We're taught, in so many ways, to ignore or demonise any perspective that doesn't align with ours. And, to a degree, it makes sense. Some people really are fruit loops who aren't interested in thinking or nuance.
But my ability to discuss these issues, such as it is, comes from the insights I've gained from people I disagreed with, far more than from those I agreed with. I wish more people would appreciate the value of this.
Thanks Jen, I always appreciate your input. We often agree, but your compassion always expands my view a little.