Sometimes decision-making is a straightforward choice between two things. Those things may be both great things, both not great things, or one is greater than the other but the choice is nuanced and not as simple as it seems it should be.
But then there are other times where choices are clouded by the personality and demeanor of other people, where this one thing looks great on the surface but you know this situation isn’t so simple and you wonder how to move forward in a situation that is clouded by interpersonal conflict or relational tension.
If you can relate, listen in.
Links + Resources From This Episode:
- Tom Junod for The Atlantic: Mister Rogers’s Enduring Wisdom
- Mister Rogers’s Lifetime Achievement Award speech
- Grab a copy of my book, The Next Right Thing
- Find me on Instagram @emilypfreeman
I’m Emily and I’m glad you’re here!
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Sandy says
November 19, 2019 at 8:35 AMThank you.
I’m looking for fancy words to explain my deep thanks… but can’t find anything. So-
Thank you, Emily. ?
Sue says
November 19, 2019 at 11:37 AMThis communicated directly to the child in me. Thank you. The adult in me is looking for a way to impress – almost always. I’m sad about that.
Betsy Ekle says
November 19, 2019 at 1:55 PMPerfect, Emily. I love this one so much.
-BE
SD says
November 20, 2019 at 1:47 AMOne of your best, right up to the very end.
Thank you Emily!
TM says
November 20, 2019 at 8:48 PMEmily, You have the gift of being the Mr. Rogers of my adulthood. And I’m older than you!
Christina says
November 22, 2019 at 9:22 AMI’ve listened to this episode 3 times already, and I think I’m going to do it again this morning. ❤️ So many beautiful messages here… I’ll echo my thanks, with the others who have posted.
Jennifer Loher says
November 22, 2019 at 10:51 AMThe best!
I love your podcast but this one had me stop in the middle of cleaning my bathroom to kneel on the floor and cry. 10 seconds can be so powerful. Now sitting down at the computer to tell you how much I appreciate you and your work and to share to my moms group.
Jen Howard says
December 9, 2019 at 9:41 AMAbsolutely beautiful and blessed timing. Thank you, Emily – what a gift.
Dianne Lami says
December 12, 2019 at 1:55 PMYour podcast is a bit new to me. I first learned about you and your podcast/book when you were on “That Sounds Fun” several months ago. You intrigued me then, but only recently did I switch podcasts while mowing the lawn from “That Sounds Fun” to yours. And that’s when I heard this broadcast. It was shortly after I had seen the movie. Yes, I’ve listened to this podcast twice and just finished reading the article you linked by Tom Junod. Thank you for sharing that link. Thank you for talking about such an iconic part of Americana, Mr. Rogers. And hopefully, those of us who listened, will mindfully consider the child in those with whom we meet. Blessings.
emily p freeman says
December 12, 2019 at 8:58 PMThanks for listening, Dianne.
Heather says
January 7, 2021 at 1:07 PMJust listened to this. Life is a bit different than when you recorded it, with a pandemic and political and social chaos, but it is the perfect message. See people as Gods children. Help. Bless others. Thank you for doing what you do and following our friend Jesus.