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...
Mar 7, 2022 | Uncategorized
Hi friends, Some of you were interested in hearing more from speaker Rachel Kleinfeld about prospects for political violence, including in the US. Consider signing up for her next event on March 10:...
