Great, courageous acts come from ordinary, every day people. This holds true for both individuals and communities, though I believe that individuals who act in such ways are likely shaped and supported by the communities around them.
Ordinary, every day communities shape individuals who can act in decisive moments:
Like Danielle Hegseth, the former sister-in-law of Pete Hegseth, who has given an affidavit about the Defense Secretary nominee, speaking to alleged acts of abuse she claims he made against his second wife.
Like the Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde, the Bishop who appealed to the newly inaugurated President, asking him to show mercy to immigrants and trans people. Have a watch of this powerful moment:
And like many more people who never make it into the news.
I’d like to re-share a Ted Talk I’ve shared in the past as well. David LaMotte; songwriter, author, and peace activist; talks about the danger of the hero myth. He shares that a network of communities usually build change in decisive moments.
May we, embedded in relationships, be enabled to act.
— Renee Roederer
Smuggling Grace 
Coming back to watch later David LaMotte later Renee’ – thanks for all you do. Marcia Sent from my iPad
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It’s a good one. Thanks for all you do too!
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