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Insight and energy give rise to new life as we speak and act, expressing our version of truth while checking and correcting it against the truths of others. But many of us lack confidence in our own voices and in our power to make a difference. We grow up in educational and religious institutions that treat us as members of an audience instead of actors in a drama, and as a result we become adults who treat politics as a spectator sport. And yet it remains possible for us, young and old alike, to find our voices, learn how to use them, and know the satisfaction that comes from contributing to positive change—if we have the support of a community. (“Five Habits of the Heart”)
Q. Do you have a story to tell about an experience in which you discovered your “voice” or your “agency,” one that helped you articulate a vision and/or bring it closer to reality? If so, what were the critical elements in that experience?
