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
There are moments when language itself seems to break. Faced with images of children pulled from the rubble, of cities reduced to concrete skeletons, of lives erased with the cold precision of a statistic, we discover that the words we … Continua a leggere The Grammar of Murder and the Morality of Dialogue
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
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