Giovanni Scarafile, Yen-Yi Lee Nor did I think your edict had such force / that you, a mere mortal, could override the gods,/ the great unwritten, unshakable traditions”. (Sophocles, Antigone, ll. 453–455, tr. R. Fagles). With these words, Antigone addresses … Continua a leggere Rethinking Dialogue: From Antigone’s Truth-Telling to Confucius’ Relational Humanity
«What is to come, will come. Soon thou, present here thyself, shalt of thy pity pronounce me all too true a prophetess»[1]. When, in Aeschylus’ Agamemnon, Cassandra utters these words, the tragedy has already unfolded. The prophetess perceives with searing … Continua a leggere The Ethics of Listening in the Anthropocene
In today’s medical vocabulary, words like “empathy,” “communication,” and “patient-centered care” are repeated so often they risk becoming mantras. The repetition feels compensatory, as if naming these values could make up for how little they are actually experienced. For most … Continua a leggere When Medicine Stops Listening: The Hidden Epidemic of Unheardalgia
Anna and Mark, a couple once epitome of love, found their communication failing as individual burdens and misunderstandings drove a wedge between them. Deciding to address their issues, they tried an exercise of uninterrupted talking for five minutes each, providing insight into their fears. Recognizing the sources of their misconstruction and deciding to see a therapist, they managed to rebuild their relationship. Their journey showed that conflicts in relationships are opportunities for growth and emotional evolution, and effective communication is key to understanding and respect in any relationship. Continua a leggere Handbook for Imperfect Lovers
“Loneliness and silence are essential elements for the formation of a profound—or more simply—human spirit. The man of our time is often found to live parallel lives: an exterior, in which he appears self-confident, professionally serious and communicative, full of … Continua a leggere Spiritual Life and the Five Pillars of Communication
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