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My name is Shelly Johnson, and I am a writer and philosopher with a Ph.D. in philosophy. One of my primary personal and philosophical interests is how we can learn to love ourselves and each other better in order to cultivate personal and political resilience. I teach ethics and a variety of other courses at a local college. I am the author of the blog Love is Stronger. I am also the author of three logic and critical thinking books for high school and middle school: _Argument Builder_, _Discovery of Deduction_ (co-author), and _Everyday Debate_, published by Classical Academic Press. You can reach me at shellypruittjohnson@gmail.com.
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excellent post; these are simple truths, but what is important about them is that they are truths, not that they are simple (no matter how much people might think you naive): light to light
Thank you so much! I am really glad you enjoyed this post. I have recently been discovering that the simplest truths are often the most transformative.
I’m smiling, warm and so moved reading this. I reckon the journey you’ve described and illustrated is one that many can relate to. Thanks for the reminder that we have more power within us than we often realise to choose gentleness, compassion and bringing our energy to create more of what we want in our world – such as inspiration, encouragement, humour and clarity through your blog ❤️?
I am so delighted that you found yourself “warmed and moved” while reading this post. That is exactly what I had hoped for when people read this. This is a hard time, and we can be loving reminders to each other of the beautiful energy we want to bring into the world. <3
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Which of these illustrations or words does your heart respond to? Would you like to sketch your own journey through the news of the past few months and where you’re at with it all in this moment?
So, so kind, Naomi! Thank you!
Your post, although entertaining, is filled with truth. Isn’t it amazing how our best teachers are those we dislike.
Thank you so much, Bernadette! I really agree with you. Often painful teachers and painful emotions are our best teachers.