For life…
I will cherish my restless curiosity
Be mindful of where I place my attention
Listen for what’s actually there
Instead of hearing what I want to hear
I’ll always abide by
Epistemic justice and intellectual humility (IH)
Value active, open-minded thinking (AOT)
Encourage little-heard voices
To resist flattening for acceptance
And to always tell their story
Finally
I will forever cherish
Our complex interconnectedness
Ambiguity
And a good night’s rest
Image by Joshua Woroniecki from Pixabay
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