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A Radical Strategy for Dealing With Difficult People | Father Gregory Boyle

Nov 13, 2023
Father Gregory Boyle, an American Jesuit priest and founder of Homeboy Industries, shares his transformative journey in gang intervention. He emphasizes the power of love and community in overcoming challenges, advocating for joy as a motivating force rather than admonition. Boyle discusses the importance of setting boundaries while remaining inclusive and compassionate. He delves into the evolving nature of spirituality, promoting a broader understanding of divinity rooted in kindness. Listeners are encouraged to embrace a mantra of ‘love no matter what’ in navigating difficult relationships.
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  • Love and compassion can transform difficult people and communities, and everyone deserves to be cherished and seen for their unshakeable goodness.
  • Putting death in its place means acknowledging grief but not being toppled by it, and finding joy in discovering one's true self through love.

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The importance of loving people unconditionally

Father Gregory Boyle's work with gang members in Los Angeles has taught him the significance of loving people unconditionally, no matter how obnoxious or unacceptable their behavior. He founded Homeboy Industries, the largest gang intervention and rehabilitation program in the world, where he helps individuals find healing and belonging. The idea is that love is the key to transforming lives and communities, and that everyone deserves to be cherished and seen for their unshakeable goodness.

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