Healing Through History
Isabel emphasizes the importance of understanding our histories—both personal and collective—before addressing societal issues. She highlights that true empathy is ignited not by statistics, but by personal stories, especially in the face of global crises. Both speakers reflect on the necessity of feeling and sharing pain as a profound act of love and faith, suggesting that together, we can make these burdens more bearable.In this clip
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