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If We Matter...48: Stories are supposed to change
Seasons change, circumstances change, people change and the world changes. everything is always changing. That means we have to allow and even insist that our stories change or we will find ourselves stuck. The longer we hold a story the more likely we are to see it...
47: The stories we tell – tell the story of us
I am becoming fascinated by the reality that all of us humans are always telling stories, to ourselves. Every single observable fact carries meaning to us as individuals. We experience things and instinctively run them through the grid of our past experiences for...
46: Am I Kidding Myself?
Such a fascinating question that I asked myself for the first time last night. The answer came so quickly that it surprised me. Yes… I am always kidding myself and I do it without even noticing. The reason I believe that, is based on some things I read once in the...
45: But I’m in so much pain
If you listened to episode 44 you may have responded with the thought, “but I’m in so much pain!” I did, even as I was recording it. That’s because I was in the early stages of a really painful family crisis. So here I am, In more pain than I know what to do with,...
44: I don’t want to feel this way
So much is catching up with me emotionally these days. I want COVID to be over. I’m starting to feel trapped and angry. I really want to do some things that move me forward As a human being who lives with and for the sake of black lives knowing how much they matter. I...
43: You Upset Me (and a few other confessions)
In this episode, Judy describes the way that our human lives bump into each other. As a result, we are always doing and saying things that upset one another. The words that offer a new perspective this week are simply, “of course.” Human beings upset each other....
42: Why do such imperfect people demand so much perfection from each other?
This question has been on my mind a lot lately and I think it’s connected to our fear. Acknowledging my own fear, and the broken ways of relating that have grown out of it creates a great foundation for change. That’s because it humbles me and softens me toward...
41: What am I really afraid of?
Today’s episode is fueled by James Baldwin’s story I Am Not Your Negro, which highlights the role of fear in the story of our racism. He speaks powerfully undeniable and profound words straight into the heart of anyone who is willing to listen! It got me thinking...
40: Change is right here
Today’s episode marks the beginning of a new series of episodes that will bring us to the end of year one of The If We Matter Podcast. For the next three months, our focus will be less on the issues that divide us, and more on the issues inside of us that have the...
39: We are more alike than you think!
Today’s episode is an interview with an ordinary person who happens to be a young mom with an amazing heart for people. Crystal was introduced to the If We Matter Podcast by someone she randomly met. When she reached out to me I knew immediately that I needed to know...