- I/Thou, on the other hand, is a relation of
subject to subject, in which we experience
others in community – as humans with
thoughts, feelings, hopes, dreams, and fears.
All of the stuff that makes us people.
None of us lives fully in either mentality all the time. I sure don’t. Most of us fall somewhere in the mix, shifting between the two at one time or another. The point is to learn and keep getting better, because that’s really what it’s all about – being the best version of ourselves that we can be today, together.
So, consider this.
Are you focused on processes and problems, or people first? Are you looking for the social-media post that’s a cry to be seen, to be known, and to be appreciated as a person? Are you catching the look that says someone needs a listener – maybe even a prayer?
Are you paying attention?
WPM
April 2025
Are you focused on processes and problems, or people first?