When it comes to political conversations, too many of us suffer from troubling interactions, no matter if you're Red, Blue or Purple.
There's no unifying model or message coming from the top. Politicians and the media can't fix this social problem. If we want less acrimony and more harmony, it's up to us. We need to write a new story.
It's possible to make a positive difference in your families and social circles. When we choose to learn skills that foster curious, connecting conversations, we can keep calm -- even when engaging in potentially divisive socio-political topics. And actually, it's a lot easier to behave differently when you realize that we are all in this together.
Because we all are different from each other, opinion conflicts naturally occur. Imagine what it would be like to truly understand and engage with others, without ever feeling like you've given-up anything that you hold as truth.
I work with dialogue groups, including Living Room Conversations and Braver Angels. In our Zoom calls, you'll experience moderated, small-group conversations where all participants are safe, and their experiences are shared. You’ll have a place to speak where you're really heard. And maybe you'll come away appreciating how others' views differ from your views in legitimate and personal ways, given everyone's' different life circumstances.
Contact me to arrange a conversation that can help you be the change you want to see.