In a world that could use a lot more kindness, this is a great reminder of how powerful compassion can be. It was such a lovely surprise to see this on my feed! Thank you Grant :)
This is good stuff. My fave: "Kindness is a grand act of the imagination..." Amen brother! We rise above. We decide to be magnanimous. We choose to see the good. YES.
Thanks, Ken! May we have the grace to make the choice. I'm in the George Saunders' camp: my biggest regrets are the moments I didn't make the choice. But that's the learning process ...
Your musing on attention makes me wonder if you've ever tried that Buber exercise of mentally addressing every living thing you see -- tree, chipmunk, pigeon -- as "thou." Sounds goofy but can be transformative.
Thanks for this, Chris. I read Buber's "I and Thou" when I was a freshman, and I remember being quite taken by it, but then ... I haven't read him since (this seems to be the way it goes with me). I'll revisit him with this prod in mind ...
It wows me how you position yourself at the intersection of literature and philosophy, Grant. Just like the rest of my all-time favorite writers.
Big thanks, Jean!
In a world that could use a lot more kindness, this is a great reminder of how powerful compassion can be. It was such a lovely surprise to see this on my feed! Thank you Grant :)
Thanks for this. For transcending your pain in such a beautiful way. I needed the example.
Love this. Kindness is intentional. Imagine choosing kindness over fear...
What an inspirational post Grant. Thank you so much for sharing--the quotes, the stunning poem, and your insights 😍
This is good stuff. My fave: "Kindness is a grand act of the imagination..." Amen brother! We rise above. We decide to be magnanimous. We choose to see the good. YES.
Thanks, Ken! May we have the grace to make the choice. I'm in the George Saunders' camp: my biggest regrets are the moments I didn't make the choice. But that's the learning process ...
Thanks, Grant!
Beautiful post. Thank you.
Your musing on attention makes me wonder if you've ever tried that Buber exercise of mentally addressing every living thing you see -- tree, chipmunk, pigeon -- as "thou." Sounds goofy but can be transformative.
Thanks for this, Chris. I read Buber's "I and Thou" when I was a freshman, and I remember being quite taken by it, but then ... I haven't read him since (this seems to be the way it goes with me). I'll revisit him with this prod in mind ...
Love this so much. Thank you.