"Our situation is not comparable to anything in the past. It is impossible, therefore, to apply methods and measures which at an earlier age might have been sufficient. We must revolutionize our thinking, revolutionize our actions, and must have the courage to revolutionize relations among nations of the world.
Cliches of yesterday will no longer do today, and will, no doubt, be hopelessly out of date tomorrow." -Einstein (1948) " A Message to Intellectuals"
I am still actively working on Mitch's earlier blog about changing how we speak and listen to one another.
Learning to let go of the "cliches of yesterday" is one of the ways.
Slowing down to hear what people are really trying to communicate is another.
And, always, kindness.
How are you able to hear those that disagree with you?