Tag: Humanism
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Mister Rodgers – A Favorite Better Angel
Mister Rodgers took his natural innate skills and made them an art. He made a generational difference, positively touching people, even society overall. Now, in our political and health chaos, we benefit from remembering what Rodgers taught us. There is always something proper and constructive that can be done with our feelings. Hence, we are…
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A Tale of Two Zoom Meetings
Yesterday I attended two zoom meetings, one originating out of Detroit, and one out of Lansing. The contrast was stark. The difference in the way they broached racial disparity, a pandemic within the pandemic, was startling. For Detroit, these zooms showed that the pandemic has not changed anything except accelerated Black deaths. COVID19 has served…
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“Daring Greatly”, by Brene Brown
Daring Greatly is a bestseller that helps people gain practical insights on how to be themselves. It’s categorized as self-help. However, the help available via Daring Greatly is based on being connected with others. The concepts are applicable across personal and social contexts. I broke a house rule because of Daring Greatly. I could not…
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The Power of Vulnerability
Most people don’t readily see the power of vulnerability. But powerful it is. Vulnerability is not weakness. Indiviudally and collectively, we need to better understand and accept this emotional exposure. Illustration by Peter Wehrman. “To share your weakness is to make yourself vulnerable; to make yourself vulnerable is to show your strength. Crissi Jami At…
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Appreciate Your Jail Cell
Here we are, in lockdown in our homes. Do you appreciate your jail cell? Are you really locked down? Can you take a walk or play with your dog? Can you reach for germ-killing cleansers and wash your hands at will? If you get sick, can you call your doctor? If your partner starts getting…
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Michigan Justice: Jail and Pretrial Task Force Findings
Michigan sorely needs justice reform. The Governor’s Task Force on Jail and Pretrial Incarceration is regarded as an important initial step on much-needed change. Task force findings were delivered on January 10, 2020. Jail & Pretrial Task Force ~ Final Report and Recommendations Governor Gretchen Whitmer started the task force under executive order #2019-10 on…
