third things first Betrayal, the Brain, and Nonviolent Action in a Polarized America If you’ve been feeling betrayed by political leaders, overwhelmed by bad news, or stuck in anger, this week’s Third Things First episode is for you.
third things first Featured Exchanging Accusation for Gratitude: The Mysticism of Daily Joy How gratitude upends the spirit of accusation and helps us find the mystical in the mundane!
third things first Featured From Anger to Artisan: The Fire Inside Peace Work, with Andrew DeCort Andrew DeCort captures something I've circled in my work on conflict resolution: the question of what we do with the anger, the urgency, the heat that rises when belonging is in danger.
nonviolence Who Has the Power? Thoughts about who holds power in conflictual situations, how nonviolent direct actions is "soft power," but not weak, and the people giving me hope this week.