In these dark times, I think we will always remember who were the voices of peace, hope, and humanity itself.
Today, I want to point to two people who have been doing peace and – in ways direct and indirect – healing work for decades.
Dr. Gabor Maté is a medical doctor, trauma expert, author, and someone whose work and speaking out against injustice I deeply admire.
Dr. Cornel West is a philosopher, political activist, theologist, and someone deeply committed to anti-oppression work.
Not only did this conversation make my day: it did something to my soul.
I hope you, too, listen to it and see your heart expand with hope in humanity.
In one of my previous pieces, I invited you to listen to a speech by Noura Erakat. If you haven’t done it yet, please do.
I also want to share three resources with you that I have created in the last weeks: my videos on the importance of seeking community when things are tough, a reminder that we don’t have to be “perfect people” to do what’s meaningful, and an invitation to ask yourself what you stand for.
I want to leave you with a video I filmed on November 29, which is the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People.
Stay strong, check on others, and keep your heart open.
❤️💔❤️
Justina
Find my episode that I recorded earlier this year, inviting you to continue speaking out. It’s more relevant than ever:
Find all my work on Palestine here.
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