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Taking Our Vulnerability To Heart

Lindsay Kelland says the precariousness of our lives can teach us core lessons.

After a short silence the doctor raised himself a little in his chair and asked if Tarrou had an idea of the path to follow for attaining peace.
‘Yes,’ he replied. ‘The path of sympathy.’
– Albert Camus, The Plague

In this dreadful time we are presented with significant possibilities for growth. The incredible challenges we’ve faced and still face in the Covid-19 crisis bring with them meaningful opportunities for personal and social ethical transformation.

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