Module 6: Reconciled to Community/Context

Naming what power I do have

I went into the conflict mapping and pillars session with a few conflicts loosely in mind… I wasn’t sure which might work best for the

When you realize you hold the power

The conflict mapping exercise has proven to be incredibly timely and immediately useful in my work. The university is currently trying to undertake several major

So Many Questions

I appreciate the intentionality of the tool for conflict mapping and find a desire to explore this more fully in the days to come. For

Mapping a Mess

As I quickly tried to map out a conflict that took place three years ago, I realized the map looked like a big mess with

LISTENING is so very important

The “Mapping” and “pillars” exercise that we learned from Michael was helpful for me as I reflected on a situation from some years back.  I

The Web of Relationships

In many ways, I feel the JoH cohort and the work of Global Immersion provide opportunities to transcend the cycle of polarization, violence, oppression, and

A Stumbling Bridge Builder

Deep breath. This has been a difficult module for me. I see myself as a peacemaker and like to think of myself as someone who

Conflict Avoidance as Othering

Oof. That’s what I have to say: Oof.   I don’t like to think of myself as a person who “others” my neighbors. I like

Girded by Grace

It’s funny how ego likes to force its way into absolutely everything. When I first read this blog prompt, I knew exactly what I wanted

More questions than answers

Clare Martin’s discussion of “misinformation” – and the magnitude and influence of misinformation, has left me wondering.  It will take quite awhile to work through