Feeling blue in deep-red America: Advice for progressives in Trumpland
Salon.com
Monday, June 26, 2017
An ethical culture specialist has advice for progressives in predominantly conservative areas.
According to Dr. Richard Koral, a leader of the New York Society for Ethical Culture,
it's a lonely life - but it doesn't have to be.
"Progressives living in predominantly conservative areas sometimes feel isolated and alienated from their community and yearn for the society of others who share their most basic outlook in life, even if they do not agree on every feature of a plan or program," Koral explained to Salon.
"People find emotional sustenance in having an opportunity to be heard and understood by other people.
It gives them confirmation of their core beliefs as well as support and encouragement to take a moral stand."
His advice for these individuals?
Become activists, even if the opposition around you feels overwhelming.
"In the age of screaming, it's important to stop and listen - even to those who do not support our views.
We strive to remember and recognize the humanity of others who have a different perspective.
In order to effectively communicate one's views, especially in a way that will spark change,
it is important to be patient, empathetic, and a listener as much as a talker."
This advice may seem obvious - get involved in activist movements, think beyond yourself and show empathy toward those with whom you disagree.
In a era that elected a race-baiting, science-hating reality TV star as it's president, however, even common sense sometimes needs a boost.
Regardless of whether one agrees with the ethical culture movement's broader objectives,
it's hard to dissent from their sense that our society needs a lot of activism and empathy at this juncture in it's history.
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