Let’s engage in a little thought experiment. (And this is a class participation event, so prepare thyself.)

Consider the world around you—the spread of a virus, the protests in the streets, the plight of the blue-collar worker who no longer has a shift at the factory. Consider the rhetoric—the anger spewing like a tarry geyser out of Washington, the political fanaticism of any old party, the posturing. Contemplating the state of everything, ask:

What needs to be true for me to push back the fear, oppression, hate, and anger of the world?

Be specific. And when you have your answer formulated, when you lock it in your noggin, email your answer to me.