Human Connection | Interfaith Understanding | Collective Transformation
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| 'By Closing the Door, You Create the Room.' |
"In The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters, Priya Parker explains that the reason we gather should be rooted in purpose to the extent that we 'make purpose your bouncer.' At Kaufman, we try to create intentional spaces rooted in purpose. While we create these containers to gather in and wonder about if we have done so well, moments of awe happen along the way that remind us that not all learning is programmed and not all growth can be measured."
Zahabia, our Youth Program Manager, explores the intentional creation of space in her reflection this week.
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Finding Spaces of Unity in Times of Division |
"I have been in the interfaith world for about 6 years. What keeps me in this field is the various people I get to meet and learn from. Especially in the world today, there tends to be a 'us vs them' mentality. If something is different or even just unknown, it is inherently bad. That is why it is more important than ever to seek spaces where others are willing to let go of any preconceived notions and - even if just for a few hours - remember that we are all human."
In her reflection, Molly Schless, Vice President of the Interfaith Student Council, shares about two such spaces she recently stepped into on campus.
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| What Did You Inherit? What Will You Bequeath?
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"Heritage and Legacy. These are powerful words. They are words that convey identity, belonging, and worth. They are the culmination of all that has been and will be passed down from one generation to the next. As such, there's much ado about both of them..."
Continue reading as Kaufman Director of Operations Kyle Kooyers reflects on our inherited spiritual traits and traditions and those which will live on after us.
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