During the Here’s Hoping October Construction Project, I’m excited to release a full-length conversation from Kathrin’s first podcast, Friends for the Journey, to give you the chance to notice the pearls of wisdom within. In this special release of my conversation with my friend, Roberta Damon, when our conversation ranges all over, touching on Forgiveness, one of the darkest moments of history, and clothing. Here’s Hoping you find this conversation meaningful. Some links to share The origins of cynicismTedEx video: https://youtu.be/Utzym1I_BiY One perspective on cynicism from The School of Life        Sources about the Jerzy Bielcki & Cyla Cybulska story:From Haaretz: Former Inmate Recalls Daring, Romantic Escape from AuschwitzFrom The New York Times: JJerzy Bielecki Dies at 90 Fell in Love in a Nazi CampFrom Yadvashem, The Stories of Six Righteous Among the Nations From Keene State College, Cohen Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies  Roberta’s Website: RobertaDamon.meBooks authored by Roberta:A Voice Beyond WeepingDear Mrs. Noah: Letters to Unnamed Women of the Bible Roberta’s Introduction to Dear Mrs. Noah on YouTubeDear Abishag: Letters to Little Known Women of the BibleTheirs Is the KingdomRoberta M. Damon, PhD, recipient of the Ministering to Ministers’ Campbell-Wallace Award Interested in Contacting Roberta? Send her a note here. Also:Lewis B. Smedes’ book, Forgive & Forget, Healing the Hurts We Don’t Deserve Finally, if you haven’t read Watership Down by Richard Adams, I encourage you to discover the beauty of this remarkable book.  If you liked this episode, please leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts; reviews help other people find their way to this imaginary coffee shop. Share us with a friend on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.