I see how much that moment pressed against something tender…how something meant to invite thought became a magnet for noise.
What you encountered wasn’t discourse, but the conditioned reflex of a culture addicted to speed and suspicion. The question was never read but only reacted to. And in that rush, we saw not just a failure of comprehension, but of attention, of care, of the very capacity to hold thought without turning it into combat.
The speed with which people misread you wasn't personal; it’s the weather of a digital world that punishes stillness. When people respond before they reflect, it’s not a sign of clarity: it’s a collapse of comprehension dressed up as certainty. That kind of collapse is exhausting to witness, especially when you’ve approached with sincerity. And you did.
Thank you so much for graciously sharing your thoughts. Slow, thoughtful, and intentional dialogue, such as this, is an example of how we can bridge these gaps in our understanding of one another.
Christine, my wife turned me on to this site after reading one of your articles. You are a beautiful woman with a beautiful soul. I share your articles with friends and family. Please tell me you’re an ambassador of the UN because the world needs to hear what you have to say.
I see how much that moment pressed against something tender…how something meant to invite thought became a magnet for noise.
What you encountered wasn’t discourse, but the conditioned reflex of a culture addicted to speed and suspicion. The question was never read but only reacted to. And in that rush, we saw not just a failure of comprehension, but of attention, of care, of the very capacity to hold thought without turning it into combat.
The speed with which people misread you wasn't personal; it’s the weather of a digital world that punishes stillness. When people respond before they reflect, it’s not a sign of clarity: it’s a collapse of comprehension dressed up as certainty. That kind of collapse is exhausting to witness, especially when you’ve approached with sincerity. And you did.
I'm here, holding the weight of that with you.
Thank you so much for graciously sharing your thoughts. Slow, thoughtful, and intentional dialogue, such as this, is an example of how we can bridge these gaps in our understanding of one another.
Outrage bait has now become the normalization of outrage discourse 🫤 great piece!
Christine, my wife turned me on to this site after reading one of your articles. You are a beautiful woman with a beautiful soul. I share your articles with friends and family. Please tell me you’re an ambassador of the UN because the world needs to hear what you have to say.