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The Way of Befriending

Parfait Bassalé

Inspiring and equipping in the art and spiritual practice of befriending.

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Reputation Matters

As a Christian, I have struggled deeply with the manner in which my faith and spiritual tradition have been co-opted by White Christian nationalism — the entanglement of race, power, and the sacred.

Many public figures are acting as though...

2 months ago
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Angels with Mended Wings

This week, I attended a conference that moved me deeply.

The Deflection and Diversion Conference of Washington State brought together law enforcement, mental health professionals, behavioral health providers, community leaders, prosecutors...

3 months ago
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The Strength of Community

Hello friends,

Thank you Elizabeth, the wonderful staff and board of the Dispute Resolution Center for your ongoing work and for bringing us together today..

I titled my remarks: The strength of community.

On the surface, th...

4 months ago
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From Suspicion to Friendship

I walked into a Starbucks with urgency.

A project was due by the end of the day, and I needed to focus.

But I was already discouraged.

Earlier that morning, I had scrolled through my social media feed. The state of our divisions and pola...

5 months ago
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The Tale of Two Americas

By Parfait Bassalé

Like in a well-scripted romantic comedy, where two lovers who are madly in love with each other misread the signals, exit the scene too soon, and leave the audience wondering what could have been—so it is with us.

We to...

6 months ago
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  • Parfait Bassalé

    Friend, singer-songwriter and reconciler, I love writing and singing about befriending–the movement towards the Other. Why? Because only befriending can liberate both the befriender and the befriended from the shackles of our tribal identities.

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