Make a Difference Right Now – And Only Right Now

Writers may be the only ones who face this problem, but I doubt it.

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By Joshua Harbert

Is It Possible to Create a Peaceful Society?

Watching the interaction unfold on the bus in front of me, I wasn’t so sure.

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By Joshua Harbert

When There’s Too Much Hurt – How Do We Respond?

Tears fall. The woman shares her story. It’s so full of despair, full of shame, and full of loneliness. See me as human, she says. See me as more than zero.
 

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By Joshua Harbert

Tears for the Hopeless

There were a few young boys who lived near our house in Nakuru, Kenya. They’d often approach us when we were out buying groceries. And even though they didn’t speak the same language as us, they still managed to communicate. A simple gesture was enough.

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By Joshua Harbert

A Simple Practice of Compassion

The man doesn’t look too happy.

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By Joshua Harbert

Learning to Help

I nearly didn’t go back.

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By Joshua Harbert

The Opportunity of Every Interaction

He was just doing his job.

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By Joshua Harbert

We’re So Much The Same

An hour from now, the train will have a rather different group of passengers.

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By Joshua Harbert

For When the Sun Doesn’t Shine

There are days where getting out of bed is the last thing you want to do.

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By Joshua Harbert

How to Feel Powerful

They have no idea what they’re capable of.

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By Joshua Harbert

Transform Any Situation With a Single Question

“Will that lady just be quiet?” I think. “I’m trying to read.”

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By Joshua Harbert

Making Mistakes and Stumbling Forward

Missteps into the mud.

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By Joshua Harbert

How to Ask for Help

Hey, can you help me?

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By Joshua Harbert

You Are Not Alone

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By Joshua Harbert

Free Others From Judgement

Beneath the summer sky.

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By Joshua Harbert