In a world where cruelty often feels loud and relentless, it's tempting to retreat into comfort - to sit in the metaphorical beach chair while others struggle just beyond the shoreline. But love was never meant to stay seated. In this episode, Joni explores what it means to practice Love for Others as a form of active, embodied spirituality, not just a sentiment, but a force that shows up, speaks out, and stays human in the face of harm.
Drawing on powerful historical examples and lived experiences, she reflects on the privilege of looking away, the human impulse to self-protect, and the inner rhythm we need to stay present without burning out. Through it all, she returns to love - not soft or sanitized, but courageous, risky, and real.
If you've ever wondered how to live your values without becoming overwhelmed, or how to let your spirituality mean something in a time of cruelty, this episode is for you.
Joni Miller, Ph.D., is a writer, researcher, spiritual coach, and speaker who uses her knowledge, education, and love of all things spiritual to help spiritual wanderers find a place they can call home, navigating by the light of Love.
(1) https://www.britannica.com/biography/Emmett-Till
(2) https://www.britannica.com/biography/Harvey-Milk
https://www.history.com/articles/harvey-milk
(3) https://encyclopedia.ushmm.org/content/en/article/righteous-among-the-nations
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