Gratitude and Generosity
Gratitude is the conscience of memory
“Gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder.” — G.K. Chesterton
With two weeks of protests — with some of the most powerful, peaceful, and universal protests across the globe — I’ve been watching with a mixture of emotions, as you probably have.
Shock, sadness, and sympathy on the one hand. Hope, joy, and wonder on the other.
I can clearly see the various ways that the world is stacked against people of color — often in ways that are invisible to people like me. The little things that begin to add up.
As an example, check out this three-part lesson on Twitter from someone who has observed how the municipal court system disproportionately hurts those who can least afford it:
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