Over the years, Iâve found that life has a curious way of throwing obstacles, irritations, and plain absurdities at us, sometimes in rapid succession, sometimes in a slow, relentless drip. Some people respond to these moments with anger, frustration, or despair. I used to be one of those people. I would take every inconvenience personally,Continue reading “How Optimistic Nihilism Quietly Mellowed Me Out Over the Years”
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Radical Compassion Doesnât Mean Forgiving the Irredeemable
Radical empathy and radical compassion are central to my philosophy, anarcho-compassionism. They call for seeing others fully, understanding their struggles, their fears, their backgrounds, and even the ways they hurt others. They ask us to listen deeply, to hold space for humanity in all its forms, and to recognize that everyone, even oppressors, is shapedContinue reading “Radical Compassion Doesnât Mean Forgiving the Irredeemable”