Book two · source page 40
Inclusive
Actively welcoming, valuing and respecting different backgrounds and perspectives.
How to embody this word
To embody inclusivity is to create spaces where everyone feels seen and valued. It's moving beyond tolerance to genuine appreciation for diversity. Learn to seek out voices that differ from your own, challenge unfair practices and ensure opportunities are accessible. This approach enriches communities and fosters innovation through varied perspectives.
Where to start and how to get there
- LISTEN TO UNDERREPRESENTED VOICES: Read or engage with perspectives different from your own.
- CHECK YOUR SPACES: Identify ways to make your environment more welcoming.
- AMPLIFY OTHERS: Share or highlight contributions from people who might be overlooked.
A little more light
Putting this quality into practice
Original Lantern Project guidance inspired by this topic. This section is not copied from the source book.
Morgan wants to practice inclusive during a conversation that needs patience and care. Rather than waiting to feel completely ready, Morgan chooses one concrete action: read or engage with perspectives different from your own.. The situation does not change all at once, but the response becomes more intentional. In that small choice, inclusive becomes something Morgan can practice again instead of only an idea to admire.
“I can practice inclusive through small, intentional choices. I do not need perfect conditions or perfect results to begin.”
Where could one small act of inclusive help me respond more intentionally today?
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