Reflections on Heritage, Place, People, and Reconciliation

About My Country, Part Two

In this second in a series of podcasts relating this current election season to bits of our country's history, Glenda Taylor draws on her experiences of working in Washington DC.

About My Country

Glenda Taylor, while remembering some of her experiences living and working in Washington DC, reminds us of some of our country's history and of its bearing on today's turbulent and critical times.

Concerning Peace and Peace of Mind

Glenda Taylor shares her remarks at a recent conference on Peace in the World and in Ourselves.

Coping Creatively With Disturbing Social Change

Glenda Taylor explores, with discussion, story, and history, ways that many of us us deal with disturbing social change and suggests how we may do so more creatively both to have more peace of mind and to be an active participant in creating positive change.

Reflections on Heritage, Place, People, and Reconciliation

Glenda Taylor dives deep into the complex and fascinating history of the area along the Sabine River in the late 17th and early 18th centuries in this podcast that also highlights how important it is to sit with strong opinions or judgments long enough for complexity to reveal itself.  Glenda uses a story from her own family history as an example of how all our stories, including family experiences, traditions, and geography, contribute to shaping our opinions and actions. The podcast underscores the importance of listening to diverse perspectives, so that through open-mindedness and a willingness to understand complexity, we foster reconciliation and positive changes like equity, inclusion, and respect for diversity.  By embracing a multiplicity of narratives, we gain a more comprehensive understanding of ourselves, others, and the world around us.