https://joh.globalimmerse.org/2023/04/13/fire-extinguishers-in-a-time-of-flood/ A Global Immersion Site Tue, 02 May 2023 16:50:09 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 https://joh.globalimmerse.org/2023/04/13/fire-extinguishers-in-a-time-of-flood/#comment-281 Tue, 02 May 2023 16:50:09 +0000 https://joh.globalimmerse.org/?p=1321#comment-281 I’m struck by how the practice of “othering” deceives us into believing that we’re actually doing something about the problem, the injustice, the pain. Two realities come to mind here. First…we are doing something…in the wrong direction. My commitment to othering is creative work that widen the divides between me and them and increases my sense of self-righteousness that further alienates me from another and from being a part of restorative solutions. Second…rather than our othering doing something about the problem, perhaps its exposing the real problem that needs the most work. That problem lies within me. I have to humble myself to recognize that and double-down on my own formation such that I break agreement with othering and build a more generous perspective of those with whom I disagree. Thanks for provoking these thoughts in me, Scott. I wonder what they stir in you?

]]> https://joh.globalimmerse.org/2023/04/13/fire-extinguishers-in-a-time-of-flood/#comment-271 Fri, 14 Apr 2023 01:58:13 +0000 https://joh.globalimmerse.org/?p=1321#comment-271 Scott, I love this idea that community is what centers you. How lovely! The rowboat metaphor is also super compelling!

]]> https://joh.globalimmerse.org/2023/04/13/fire-extinguishers-in-a-time-of-flood/#comment-266 Fri, 14 Apr 2023 00:35:08 +0000 https://joh.globalimmerse.org/?p=1321#comment-266 I like the rowboat metaphor Scott. And it makes me wonder how we might intentionally navigate the inevitable floods of life in ways that both help us to be healthy while also assisting others in need.

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