Mar 10, 2022 | Uncategorized
The term re-humanizing you’re so right on, but it’s a very complicated process since the lack of civil discourse has been going on for so long. I totally agree that we need to live by the acronym THINK, But I think it is much more complicated than that, since...
Mar 9, 2022 | Uncategorized
As a parent of three girls, I often think about how my words are affecting them, especially when they were younger. I remember those days when one child’s disobedience, my own work or life stress, or even simple exhaustion caused me to outburst with something...
Mar 9, 2022 | Uncategorized
I am a stutterer.
Mar 8, 2022 | Uncategorized
The day before the presentation on the FAN the celebrant at Mass talked about the impact of words on society and us as individuals. Then I participated in the Presentation on Monday evening. It underscored what I had heard the day before and reminded me, once again,...
Mar 7, 2022 | Uncategorized
What are my initial thoughts about the connection between speech that demonizes others and potential violence as well as polarization? I have experienced the way that how some communicate with others, can diminish the person. I was told that the language of demonizing...
Mar 7, 2022 | Uncategorized
I was struck by the importance of responding/reacting to divisive conversation with questions to clarify the speakers meaning. This seems a respectful and open method of listening and responding from a place other than anger and division. I want to be brave enough to...
