Some of you follow me on twitter or facebook, and know that I post links to articles. In case you missed them, here are some great things I've read recently:
1. Don't Mix Up Empathy and Civil Rights by Judy Endow
This article reminds me I don't have to be the person who chooses to have empathy for one person over another. If I hear a parent screaming at a child and a child screaming back at a parent, I can have empathy for both of them. Only empathizing with the parents could mean I'm introducing bias.
2. Blame, a RadioLab podcast by Jad Abumrad and Robert Krulwich
This one is a hard, hard one to listen to. Trigger warnings for those who have issues with sexual/violence stories. If you are comfortable listening then please do. For me, this was a great exercise in building up empathy for those we think of as 'evil' or 'monsters' in our society.
3. She Yelled and Called Me Names by Susan Basham
A fantastic story about reaching out to someone who is hurting you. Instead of hating them, try listening to them.
That's it for this week! Please share your favorite stories in the comments.
Janet
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