Carl Wilkins shares his experiences during the Rwandan genocide and the power of kindness and empathy in the face of unimaginable violence. We explore the impact of war on identity and the role of storytelling in shaping perspectives. We learn the power of being present during times of crisis and assuming the best, even with our enemies.

Note: Find out more about the work of Carl Wilkens at World Outside My Shoes, or on Facebook or YouTube.

Chapters

00:00 The Unimaginable Impact of Choices

02:54 Rwanda's Beauty and Resilience

04:15 Finding Allies in Unexpected Places

06:27 The Potential for Good in Everyone

08:08 Making Tough Decisions in Chaos

11:09 The Myth of Good and Bad

13:32 Believing in the Goodness of Others

15:15 Defining Identity by Actions

18:58 The Seedbed of Genocide

20:44 The Impact of War on Identity

23:33 The Downstairs Brain and Fear

26:21 The Power of Storytelling

28:12 Kindness as an Inoculative Factor

29:43 Being Present and Available

34:15 The Presence of Love

36:02 The Battle Between Good and Evil

38:37 The Influence of Love

40:06 The Power of Human Actions

43:37 Opportunity for Renewal and Restoration