Comments on: Do you have what it takes to ‘Walk A Mile In My News’?

By: Moira Walsh

Moira Walsh — Mon, 28 Jun 2021 00:55:47 +0000

This is a message for Wynette Sills, whose email address I have lost.
Wynette, thanks for the work you’re doing. I signed up the “Walk a Mile in My News”, but I guess there were not enough “reds” to go around. As I’ve mentioned before, I’d like to be on a waiting list. More importantly, I had a thought I’d like to share.

How about arranging role plays? “Blues” could pair off and one role play as a “red”. I could REALLY use the practice. Each time I speak to someone I disagree with, I resolve to just listen and ask questions. That lasts about 2 seconds. I need to hone the skill through repeated paractice1 I wish it had been taught in elementary school.

I know you must be quite busy, but I wanted to share that.
thanks.

By: Wynette Sills

Wynette Sills — Wed, 23 Jun 2021 19:58:26 +0000

In reply to Katrina Kole.

Hi Katrina,
You are invited to come and observe the “Walk a Mile in My News” Reunion Call tomorrow night, Thursday, June 24th, at 6:00 pm Pacific to hear back from the 30+ Blue-and-Red pairs as they share about their paired experiences, what they learned, what challenged them and what inspired them! This all started right here in Sacramento! Hope you can participate! Here is the link https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0rf-6rqz8jHd4F_YE8tgnjBBbHAxP3kGq

By: Wynette Sills

Wynette Sills — Wed, 23 Jun 2021 17:38:07 +0000

In reply to Marybeth Webster.

Marybeth, please come and observe the “Walk a Mile in My News” Reunion Call tomorrow night, Thursday, June 24th, at 6:00 pm Pacific to hear back from the 30+ Blue-and-Red pairs as they share about their paired experiences, what they learned, what challenged them and what inspired them. I think you might be pleasantly surprised at the kindness and courage these Braver Angels have shown, especially to one another, with beautiful results. Not all pairs have made it across the WMMN “finish line”, but we can learn from their experiences as well! Here is the link https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0rf-6rqz8jHdK4F_YE8tgnjBBbHAxP3kGq

By: Monica Guzman

Monica Guzman — Sun, 06 Jun 2021 16:17:52 +0000

In reply to Katrina Kole.

“My entire family is barely hanging on.” Yes – we’ve heard from so many folks in the same situation. Seeing things from others’ perspectives, especially if they’re perspectives you find intolerable, is a tall order — but can be a big step toward securing and even learning from your relationships!

By: Katrina Kole

Katrina Kole — Sun, 06 Jun 2021 16:14:04 +0000

I didn’t realize my town, Sacramento, was involved in this. Hmmm. In blue but would be open to learning more about this. (I’m pretty sure). My entire family is barely hanging on. I blame that they’re non-thinking passive aggressive fundamentalist still in the Deep South-literally and I want to forget them. I love them but I finally escaped that horrible life and can barely speak to them. Therefore I do have a desire to figure it out. Thank you

By: Creatures, Outsourcing Food, and Local News - Front Porch Republic

Creatures, Outsourcing Food, and Local News - Front Porch Republic — Sat, 05 Jun 2021 09:00:27 +0000

[…] “Do You Have What it Takes to ‘Walk A Mile In My News?’” Monica Guzman describes a project led by Braver Angels to help people in separate news bubbles converse with one another regarding the issues they care about. […]

By: Riley

Riley — Thu, 03 Jun 2021 11:46:33 +0000

On my phone, the event description is showing up in black text on a black background, so I can read only the links and headings. I don't know whether that's happening for anyone else, or whether it's something the organizers can address. I thought I'd mention it in case it is fixable.

By: Fran Parker

Fran Parker — Mon, 31 May 2021 00:09:47 +0000

In reply to Marybeth Webster. Hi Marybeth! I see you graduated from GJHS. Do you still live in Grand Junction? I've been living in Grand Junction for the past 15 years and am trying to start a Braver Angels Alliance here. If you're still in town, I'd love to meet you!

By: Marybeth Webster

Marybeth Webster — Sun, 30 May 2021 16:55:38 +0000

I would so like to sign up for “Walk a mile in my news’ but I’m 92. I am very discouraged about my beloved planet. We humans have been fouling our nest at a faster and faster rate until it may not revive. That makes me very sad for my heirs. When I graduated from Grand Junction High School in Colorado in 1947, we genuinely believed the world was ours. WWII was over. The economy was good. College was cheap. All was well… How ignorant we were! If I had a Red partner, no matter how committed, I fear my fears and horror would be ignited. I don’t want to play the “poor old lady” card, but I certainly don’t want to be made more frightened and cynical! And I’m a trained listener! –PhD + Clinical Masters in Art Therapy. Any advice?