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Coaches Rising

199 - Alexander Love: The Transformative Power of the Unthinkable

May 1, 2024
Renowned teacher and coach Alexander Love discusses the transformative power of restorative justice, sharing his experience meeting his father's murderer. Topics include forgiveness, virtue in the 'other,' and the unbroken dimension of being. The conversation explores sincerity, willingness, vulnerability, and the importance of love and pain in understanding others.
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Quick takeaways

  • Facing pain leads to forgiveness and personal growth.
  • Virtue in 'others' builds empathy and connection.

Deep dives

Meeting the Murderer of His Father Through Restorative Justice

Alexander shares the emotional journey of meeting the man who murdered his father through a restorative justice process. Despite the heinous act, Alexander describes how the perpetrator, Herbert, revealed his own transformative journey amidst a background of a difficult upbringing and violent environment. By expressing their stories and impacts, both Alexander and Herbert show a willingness to heal and find connection despite the unimaginable tragedy.

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