Using Thoughtful Communications to Avoid Self-Inflicted Wounds

Thoughts on crisis prevention!

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I have been so distracted by the tragedy unfolding in Los Angeles. My only family members out there are safe and far away from the fires so it’s not like it’s about me, directly. And of course as a human, I just can’t even imagine the devastation of losing everything in a span of a few hours. Unthinkable. Horrifying.

But it’s also because I just love LA and all it represents. I went there for the first time almost 25 year ago, prepared to condescend to it as an East Coaster and instead I fell in love. The 80 degree, sunny days. The incredible quality of the light. The vastness and variety of the city itself and the incredibly diversity among the residents. So many nations, so many languages! The energy of upbeat, hopeful striving that seemed to be everywhere, manifesting in so many different ways, not just in all the creatives draw to The Industry. The friendliness - I was not prepared! The magic of the canyons. And the drama of the mountains meeting the Pacific. Is there any road in the world like PCH? (and it’s “PCH” never “the PCH” but it is “the 101” not “101’) I’ve been back as number of times since and every time, I fall in love again.

My heart goes out to all of you in LA and with loved ones in LA, for this deep scar on your complicated, beautiful city. The City of Angels can’t help but rebound and I am hear rooting for you with all my might.

Using Thoughtful Communications to Avoid Self-Inflicted Wounds: Thoughts on Crisis Prevention