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Rising anxiety levels and the lack of ability to forgive
04:18 - 10:01 (05:43)
This podcast highlights how division exists because we are looking only at ourselves, leading to increased anxiety levels. Additionally, the lack of ability to authentically apologize and forgive is argued to be the most missing component in our culture.
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Over 50% of college freshmen report severe to clinical levels of anxiety, with indicators of anxiety getting progressively worse among young people.
04:18 - 05:43 (01:24)
Summary
Over 50% of college freshmen report severe to clinical levels of anxiety, with indicators of anxiety getting progressively worse among young people. Additionally, approximately half of the people in a restaurant are chronically lonely.
ChapterRising anxiety levels and the lack of ability to forgive
EpisodeLearning to Love with Tim Shriver
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
Division does not cause anxiety, it is rather a result of people focusing only on themselves.
05:43 - 07:30 (01:47)
Summary
Division does not cause anxiety, it is rather a result of people focusing only on themselves. Trust in institutions that prioritize the people's interest can help alleviate anxiety.
ChapterRising anxiety levels and the lack of ability to forgive
EpisodeLearning to Love with Tim Shriver
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
In order to build trust, forgiveness and healing should come after a conflict, however, this is difficult to practice in today’s society, leading to division and people living in alternate worlds.
07:30 - 08:47 (01:16)
Summary
In order to build trust, forgiveness and healing should come after a conflict, however, this is difficult to practice in today’s society, leading to division and people living in alternate worlds. Learning skills such as benevolence, competence, and authentic apology can lead to improved trust and relationships.
ChapterRising anxiety levels and the lack of ability to forgive
EpisodeLearning to Love with Tim Shriver
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
The culture has shifted from fake apologies to sincere apologies which includes admitting the mistake and asking for forgiveness.
08:47 - 10:01 (01:14)
Summary
The culture has shifted from fake apologies to sincere apologies which includes admitting the mistake and asking for forgiveness. However, forgiveness needs to be a part of the process instead of just a public shaming, taking responsibility for their part in forgiving is also important.