Category: Empathy.

Empathy and Authenticity — A Reflection on Kamala Harris

This may sound unusual, but I want to talk about empathy and authenticity, and how they relate to Kamala Harris. Before you jump to conclusions, hear me out. First, let me be clear: I don’t agree with many of Kamala Harris’s political opinions or positions. In fact, I probably disagree with her more than I agree. I also don’t believe she would have been the right president for this moment in history. But politics aside, I want to focus on a different side of Kamala Harris — the authentic person who entered politics with good intentions, only to be … Continue readingEmpathy and Authenticity — A Reflection on Kamala Harris

It’s Not About You, Kid

Most fights aren’t about who’s right — they’re about who’s hurt.- YNOT The boy sat on the porch steps, kicking the air like it owed him money. Grandpa watched from his chair, the one that creaked louder than the crickets. “You look like you’re tryin’ to start a fight with gravity,” Grandpa said. The boy scowled. “It’s Mom. She’s always mad. I can’t even breathe without her sighing at me.” Grandpa nodded slow, like he’d already read that chapter. “She doesn’t listen,” the boy added. “She just… yells.” “Hmm,” Grandpa said, setting his coffee cup down. “You know what … Continue readingIt’s Not About You, Kid