The power of positive
Just finished reading Human kind by Rutger Bregman (again). So refreshing.
Whenever you feel like a naive idealist or that all the conflicts in the world are getting “a bit” too much, pick up a copy. It is a great reminder that we as humans have succeeded, not because of competition and conflict, but because of collaboration and kindness.
I particularly like the epilogue where Bregman maps out his “Ten rules to live by” which I thought I’d share.
When in doubt, assume the best
Think in win-win scenarios
Ask more questions
Temper your empathy, train your compassion
Try to understand the other, even if you don’t get where they’re coming from
Love your own as others love their own
Avoid the news
Don’t punch Nazis
Come out of the closet: don’t be ashamed to be good
Be realistic
Funnily enough… and who knows if Spotify was listening… this song by Ewan McLennan and George Monbiot started to play while I was reading with the chorus…
There is such a thing as society
That keeps us from loosing our minds
That’s working and living and laughing together
That makes us humankind
Happy reading and listening.