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We did what humans frequently do: we created a ritual.Reflection | By Seanan R. Holland | November 8, 2023 | From Braver/WiserTagged as: Ethics, Humanism, Military, Spiritual Practice, Teamwork, Work, Worship -
None of us are mission-making machines.Reflection | By Susan Maginn | May 18, 2022 | From Braver/WiserTagged as: Compassion, Direct Experience, Humanism, Leadership, Military, Ministry, Secular, Vulnerability, Worship -
Memorial Day is not to be celebrated. It is to be observed, scrutinized, and witnessed on behalf of the true witnesses of our human failure to love our neighbor as ourselves.Reflection | By George A Tyger | May 26, 2021 | From Braver/WiserTagged as: America, Death, Direct Experience, Family, Grief, Memorial Day, Military, Sacrifice, Secular, Service, Worship -
A haircut, a cup of coffee, or just an honest “How are you?” can be transformed into a powerful moment between two people living in a hard world.Reflection | By Rebekah Savage | March 27, 2019 | From Braver/WiserTagged as: 1st Principle (Worth & Dignity), Body, Caring, Direct Experience, Hospitality, Humanism, Military, Ministry, Service -
In the moment that I switched to “teacher mode,” I recalled moments in which I had inadvertently said ungracious things. I was fortunate enough to have professors, ministers, and friends illuminate my clumsiness for me. They did so in a way that was gracious enough that it increased my appreciation and respect for them, and clear enough that I will never forget the teaching.Reflection | By Seanan R. Holland | August 2, 2017 | From Braver/WiserTagged as: Direct Experience, Growth, Humanism, Humility, Inclusion, Military, Privilege, Secular