Notes from an Aspiring Humanitarian

I’ve recently released the first volume of a series I’m calling “Take This With You” over at Social Justice Origin Stories. In this series, storytellers share what they hope listeners take away from their stories long after their episode ends.

Check it out and use the time as an opportunity to reflect on what you need in your own journey to advance social justice, given the state of the world right now. I hope it serves as a necessary check-in for you.

Volume 2 of  “The Justice We Imagine” series is available for viewing, listening, and reflection.

When is true social justice possible?

What shapes our approach to the work?

Why does understanding and sharing our social justice origin stories matter?

As you listen to their responses, think of how you might reply to these questions.

Although much of the storytelling so far in Social Justice Origin Stories has taken the form of 1:1 conversations, I try to bring their voices together whenever I can. I recently released the first volume in a sub-series I’m creating called “The Justice We Imagine”, where I ask storytellers 3 questions:

When is true social justice possible?

What shapes our approach to the work?

Why does understanding and sharing our social justice origin stories matter?

As you listen to their responses, think of how you might reply to these questions.

Arc Telos Saint Amour speaks on the profound impact of shame and its role in preventing introspection and personal growth. Using a case study from an old reality TV show, they explore how ingrained behaviors from socialization influence actions and perpetuate harm.

In their storytelling, they emphasize the key to breaking the cycle lies in confronting and taking ownership of our harmful behaviors. They share that actual progress requires opening the “box of shame” to foster learning, growth, and forward movement on the path of social justice.