Introduction What does it really mean to see another person?In Part 1, Theo of Golden gave us a beautiful answer through Theo's relationships with Asher, Ellen, Kendrick, Mateo, and the people of Golden. But some of the novel's most powerful ideas become more complicated when we examine them closely.Is Theo's ability to see people something psychology … [Read more...] about Theo of Golden Book Club Questions: Expert Discussion
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Theo of Golden Inspired Stories: 5 Modern Tales
Introduction What if the person you think you understand is much larger than the story you have created about them?That question sits beneath these five modern stories inspired by the deeper themes we explored in Allen Levi's Theo of Golden.These stories do not retell Theo's story.There is no Golden, no fountain, no portraits, and no mysterious stranger … [Read more...] about Theo of Golden Inspired Stories: 5 Modern Tales
The Vessel of Words: How Language Shapes Relationships
Introduction Five sentences rest beside a white ceramic bowl:“I am frightened, but fear does not define my ability.”“I see your contribution, and I still need help with daily care.”“I have concerns. Would you like to hear what I have noticed?”“I missed you, and I told myself that your silence meant I did not matter.”“I treated constant availability as proof … [Read more...] about The Vessel of Words: How Language Shapes Relationships
If Jane Austen Lived Today: Conversations on Modern Virtue
Introduction by Jane Austen (Austen’s voice emerges with the composure of a woman who has outlived both her critics and her century.)Two hundred years ago, I wrote about what I saw from a small drawing room in Hampshire: pride disguised as dignity, love disguised as propriety, virtue performed for applause. I was told my world was small. Yet I found within that … [Read more...] about If Jane Austen Lived Today: Conversations on Modern Virtue
Mother Teresa TED Talk: Love Anyway in a Broken World
Desmond Tutu: (Lights low. A soft glow centers the stage. Archbishop Tutu walks slowly to the microphone, hands folded in front of him, voice gentle and certain.)There are some people whose very presence reminds us that God has not given up on the world.My dear friends, today you will hear from such a soul.She walked the alleys where others held their … [Read more...] about Mother Teresa TED Talk: Love Anyway in a Broken World
A Conversation Between Donald Trump and Martin Luther King
How can an imaginary dialogue between Donald Trump and Martin Luther King Jr. shed light on the quest for unity and justice in America?In this speculative narrative, we delve into pressing issues such as racial equality, economic disparity, immigration, voting rights, and climate change. Through a respectful and insightful exchange, these two pivotal figures … [Read more...] about A Conversation Between Donald Trump and Martin Luther King