26/10/2023
Essential reading from the founder of , Christine Charitonos, who is leading the way in creating a culture of kindness and resilience. An excerpt:
"As we continue to navigate this bleak time of breakdown of old systems, it’s critical we find ways to build bridges between people and cultures. While the world is marred by division, the art of listening can unite us in ways nothing else can — and create a chain reaction and ripple effect of goodwill that, in its fullest expression, can turn wars into antiquities, and relics of a more primitive time. None of this is a utopian vision. I’ll explain why."
"Scaling up innovative approaches to cultivating listening, can disrupt the social fabric like few things can. Society continues to be plagued by the turmoil of anxiety, stress, and general chaos caused by virtue signalling, self-promotion and self-absorption — yet the ability to listen has become a rare artefact, rarer than a polite internet comment section. Being a good listener is an act of rebellion. It’s a form of resistance against the tide of narcissism and hate — and turning away from the addiction to the war p**n streaming through our screens. It’s saying, “I choose to tune into your story instead of my feed.”
Link in bio.
