“Start small. Start local. Circulate with unusual friends. Propagate better conversations.” John Paul Lederach
Did you know internationally renowned peace practitioner John Paul Lederach shared his reflections freely in a Pocket Guide on his experience across over four decades mediating and transforming conflicts around the globe?
I believe it is so relevant for current times that you go read the full ca 100 pages, I’ll add the link to his website where you can find the pocket guide as a source below.
I believe it is so relevant for current times that I am also sharing my own selection of key extracts in the attached document because I know many won’t feel there is time to read the full document. The extracts require some thinking – as tempted as I was to add the ‘key take-aways’ for you, I have not condensed it further. His wise words are clear.
Nothing he observed regarding how to shift away from violence and dehumanization is rocket science. His stories are about ordinary people. An improbable few – the critical yeast. With a whole load of curiosity, courage, and the willingness to persevere. It’s worth giving it a try right? To be the critical yeast.
There is a discussion guide provided to dig into the concepts and what they may mean for you, your life, your local area.
I will keep sharing different views on ways to stay in our integrity with hope, with curiosity, with courage. If you want to know more, please do get in touch for a chat.
Source: https://www.johnpaullederach.com/2024/07/pocket-guide/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email
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