There is lots of gold here, but this bit >> "It’s not your turn to speak until you’ve learned something about what the other person thinks and feels"... wow.
This is lovely, Melanie. And well-timed. I also find personally sharing one's own story -- and why we care -- is helpful. That kind of one-on-one sharing has changed many hearts and minds in other social change movements. I know it can for this, as well (as long as one doesn't have the TV blaring!)
Hah. Did you write this for me? Just joking but you could have. I’m often on my high pedestal of righteousness in regards to climate change. I’m not convincing anyone. Need to adopt some of these methods
Such good resources! Common denominator: LISTEN. That is so hard when you have strongly-held opinions (about climate change, politics, whatever). I love the idea that you need to learn something about the other person first. Very concrete and so appropriate. Otherwise, we're guilty of making knee-jerk assumptions and stereotyping the person we're talking with. Exactly what we accuse the other side of doing...
Loved this article so much, thank you for the fantastic resources here. Such important skills not even just for the climate crisis, but the general political polarisation of the world. Will be referring back to this often!
There is lots of gold here, but this bit >> "It’s not your turn to speak until you’ve learned something about what the other person thinks and feels"... wow.
Imagine if we all did that! #goals
This is lovely, Melanie. And well-timed. I also find personally sharing one's own story -- and why we care -- is helpful. That kind of one-on-one sharing has changed many hearts and minds in other social change movements. I know it can for this, as well (as long as one doesn't have the TV blaring!)
Wonderful resources, thanks!
Hah. Did you write this for me? Just joking but you could have. I’m often on my high pedestal of righteousness in regards to climate change. I’m not convincing anyone. Need to adopt some of these methods
Such good resources! Common denominator: LISTEN. That is so hard when you have strongly-held opinions (about climate change, politics, whatever). I love the idea that you need to learn something about the other person first. Very concrete and so appropriate. Otherwise, we're guilty of making knee-jerk assumptions and stereotyping the person we're talking with. Exactly what we accuse the other side of doing...
Loved this article so much, thank you for the fantastic resources here. Such important skills not even just for the climate crisis, but the general political polarisation of the world. Will be referring back to this often!