“Unbundle” people

How to Survive—and Thrive!—During the 2024 Election Without Losing Your Mind (or Your Relationships)- Part II

Gracious reader,

I’m excited to share something I hope will be valuable to you and your community as we navigate these divisive times. Inspired by the ideas in my book, I’ve created a free ebook titled "How to Survive—and Thrive!—During the 2024 Election Without Losing Your Mind (or Your Relationships)". This resource is designed to encourage and inspire you to choose civility, kindness, and humanity above all, especially during the challenges of this election season.

I’d love to gift this ebook to all new subscribers for free! Simply subscribe to Civic Renaissance, and you'll receive your copy via email. I’ll also be sharing tips from the ebook in a new series on Civic Renaissance, so stay tuned for helpful insights to keep your spirit strong and your relationships intact during this pivotal time!

Additionally, anyone kind enough to leave a review for my book, The Soul of Civility(Amazon or Barnes & Noble), will also receive a free copy of my new ebook! Just email a screenshot of your review to ahudsonassist@gmail.com, and I’ll send you the ebook as a thank-you.

To keep the conversation going, I’ve included a question for reflection—something you can carry with you in your thoughts or discuss within your communities, whether in the comments below or over coffee with a friend. I can’t wait to read your comments and hear your ideas!

I wish you all a calm, centered, and encouraging election season!

Warmly,
Lexi

II. “Unbundle” people.

The School of Athens by Raphael

People are infinitely complicated and complex. They come to their views of the world for many different reasons. Strive to see them in their complexity. Don’t define them by one aspect of who they are. See them as more than the labels the world wants us to define them by—see them as more than merely pro-gun or pro-choice, Republican or Democrat. See that part of them—the part you may disagree with—in light of the whole—the beauty and irreducible worth of the human being.

Questions for Reflection:

How can we move beyond simplistic labels and recognize the full complexity and humanity of individuals with whom we disagree? Can we find good in everyday interactions with those who hold different views from our own?