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LEONARDO  LUGONES's avatar

Keep shining that light , Zeus thank you so much.

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Zeus Yiamouyiannis, Ph.D.'s avatar

A thousand rays, a thousand rays more...

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Judy's avatar

Nice letter Zeus! I like the caring way you made your thoughts clear without being mean or hateful. Teachers and administrators are getting angry parents from both sides. I hope parents take this approach with any issues they want to discuss with their school. In general, being kind is always the right thing to do. Thank you Zeus!

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Zeus Yiamouyiannis, Ph.D.'s avatar

Thanks for the praise. There is an art to speech which is direct and kind. No BS, but also sensitive enough to include the worries and anxieties of others, knowing they may be emotional, but realizing also that this is where you must meet others, in the field of humanly love, and not on the battlefield.

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David's avatar

Thank you for continuing to voice a sensible and balanced approach that is unifying and loving. I also appreciate the gift of an open letter to utilize. It seems most people are not fully informed about the lack of efficacy in mask wearing with the new variants.

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Zeus Yiamouyiannis, Ph.D.'s avatar

David like so many things in our very mortal and quite finite life we seek through thinking and scheming to avoid the inevitable. We all will die, so the only real question is not how we can protect physical existence (that is simply an instrument, not an end) but how can we live a full and good life. I have found that endeavor only to be harmed by fear and ignorance. We must never seriously act from these lest we dishonor this precious gift we are given. Love truly is the answer and knowledge her husband.

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Geri Wurth's avatar

I do not see how anyone who thinks critically or responds to their own heart and intuition can miss the potent enlightenment in this letter. Your passion for children and teens is evident. Thank you, Zeus for speaking up.

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Zeus Yiamouyiannis, Ph.D.'s avatar

Thank you for those kind words. My hope is that the heart of them will transform the fear of so many thins and not just COVID. Compassion in the face of fear of change.

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