Christopher Lochhead Follow Your Different™

389 Leading with Love and Resistance: Pastor Evan Mawarire on Freedom, Democracy, and the Power of Faith

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Jan 27, 2025
Pastor Evan Mawarire, a Zimbabwean clergyman and activist known for founding the #ThisFlag movement, shares his inspiring journey fighting for justice and social change. He discusses the importance of defying societal norms to embrace authenticity and resilience. Evan reflects on the pursuit of true happiness linked to one's spiritual purpose, navigating faith amid challenges, and the power of language in shaping perceptions. His candid insights reveal how joy can coexist with grief, urging listeners to find meaning and connection in their struggles.
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INSIGHT

Breaking Social Molds Reveals Possibility

  • Breaking social norms unlocked perspectives Evan Mawarire could not have seen otherwise.
  • He credits leaving molds as essential to discovering new opportunities and purpose.
INSIGHT

Words Build Your Mental Scaffolding

  • Language frames reality and guides choices by creating mental scaffolding.
  • Christopher Lochhead argues framing (words) can matter more than current reality when aspiring higher.
ADVICE

Frame Issues Intentionally With Language

  • Choose framing intentionally because labels change how people respond to issues.
  • Use alternative phrases when you want to shift thinking toward desired outcomes.
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