Podcast 103: Politics, Emotions, And Wise Strategies

In this episode, Gregg, Dave, and Ron take a deep breath, to step out of the noise of the day. Disruptions. Threats. Real and imagined. Why do I feel the way that I do? Political tensions, new every day. How do I keep my balance? This takes maturity, and a wise practice

Constructs 3 & 4

3. Maturity Capabilities

  - Objective self-analysis: Extending time between stimulus and response to evaluate beliefs and emotions.
  - Understanding & integrating multiple perspectives: Acknowledging ambiguity and others’ worldviews.
  - Empathetic reasoning: Considering others’ welfare while maintaining personal balance.
  - Thinking and acting autonomously and authentically : Aligning behavior with values, acting autonomously and with integrity.

4. SCARF Model (Dr. David Rock): This model identifies five social domains—status, certainty, autonomy, relatedness, and fairness—that influence human behavior by triggering reward or threat responses. These social elements explain much of modern society’s polarization, lack of civility, and increasing tribalism. People often seek to avoid threats and approach rewards, creating division when these domains are challenged