Strangers on a Bench EPISODE 41: A Common Humanity
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Jun 23, 2025 The conversation kicks off with joyful reflections on Fridays and how personal challenges from past surgeries influence work routines. Humor takes center stage as the speakers share quirky remote work stories involving distractions and noisy neighbors. A journey of self-expression through music emerges, along with poignant discussions about childhood bullying and its lasting impact. Transformative experiences in Fiji shape career pathways, while themes of compassion and the complexities of writing and relationships unfold, inviting deep connections and reflections.
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Childhood Bullying Impact
- When he was 9, he was bullied and physically harmed by boys he previously considered friends.
- This traumatic event deeply impacted him and inspired his first novel about bullying.
Life-Changing Fiji Journey
- He took a career break and traveled to Fiji, keeping a detailed journal which became his longest sustained writing.
- The experience gave him a lifelong memory and inspired his writing.
Common Humanity and Compassion
- Despite global divisions, people essentially share a common humanity with compassion buried inside.
- More listening and talking to each other could improve understanding and connection.
