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The world can be painful. But love is possible, too
Dec 6, 2023
Kai Cheng Thom, a trans woman and former sex worker, shares her radical experiment to fall back in love with being human. She confronts her painful experiences through letters, poems, exercises, and prayers. The podcast explores topics of finding love and hope, self-forgiveness, joy, and reflections on forgiveness and empathy.
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- Embracing love and compassion in the face of hatred and harm is crucial for personal healing and growth.
- Harnessing anger as a catalyst for positive change involves recognizing one's own capacity for harm and fostering accountability within communities.
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Embracing the Power of Love and Compassion
The podcast episode explores Kai Ching Tom's book, 'Falling Back in Love with Being Human,' and the concept of embracing love and compassion in the face of hatred and harm. Kai discusses her journey and the importance of refusing to see oneself or others as political objects, emphasizing the right to beauty and pleasure for all humans. She explores the power of responding to hatred with love, while acknowledging the complexities and challenges that come with it. Kai's book also delves into themes of forgiveness, healing, and the need to create a world that respects the contributions and rights of sex workers.
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