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Ep 5: Learning To LOVE The ‘Other’

Author
Zanele Njapha
Published
Mon 12 Jun 2023
Episode Link
https://sites.libsyn.com/473760/ep-5-learning-to-love-the-other

Season 1: Episode 5 - ZIBUSE’S UNLEARNING JOURNEY

Often when we use the word 'HATE' to describe a person or group of people, it stems from not understanding their choices and perspective.

So the uncertainty and fear, 

Give rise to the secondary emotions of hatred or dislike.

The tragic part is that this 'dislike' can quickly turn into prejudice and cause harm to other human beings.

Here's the point - 

It's HUMAN to be cautious of the 'other', 

but there's value in making others feel seen & heard ♥️

It’s not easy, but together - we can take those first few steps.

 

This week's episode of The UnLearners Show may trigger certain emotions but is intended to challenge the exclusion of ‘the other’ & help us learn to see everyone as human, as worthy of love and valuable. 

 

The beauty of unlearning is that it stimulates our ability to be aware of our prejudice and then openly confront it for what it is - an opportunity to change and grow!

 

In the episode, Zibuse shares how society can encourage us to shame, judge and discriminate against others through sources like the media.

He also shares how we can always learn to show empathy, compassion, and love towards those who do not look, sound or think like us. 

This episode hit me at my core! 🥹🦋

Here's what you can expect;

  • Details on Zibuse’s unlearning journey

  • How to reframe prejudice through raising awareness

  • When and how to practice empathy towards others

  • How to allow compassion to lead how you engage with others and grow in a volatile world

Follow Zibuse’s journey & his work here:

https://www.instagram.com/m_t_reflections/ 

Here are some great resources to support you as we kick off your UnLearning  journey:

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