Politics is full of decisions: Should I vote? Who should I vote for? Should I align myself with a party? What policies should I support? Should I be a single issue voter? How can I contribute? What is my role as citizen? In today’s episode, I sit down with Emily P Freeman to discuss the spiritual practice of discernment in the context of these questions. We also talk about how to apply the wisdom in her new book, How to Walk Into A Room: The Art of Knowing When to Stay and When to Walk Away, to the political spaces we inhabit.

In this episode, Emily and I discuss:

Discernment as a muscle we can cultivate
The role of grief in discernment and how we can help our hearts break open rather than apart
The role of frustration in moving us toward hopeful action
The importance of solitude and community in discernment
The practice of “point and call” in political spaces
How to navigate the hallways of our lives with patience and grace
How to remain in imperfect (political) places with authenticity and integrity
How to leave imperfect (political) places with courage and grace

Spiritual Practices you can use this Election to discern your next right thing:

Blessings:
- Be Here
- Blessings for Hellos and Good Byes in the Quiet Collection
Emily’s Free Decision Making Guide
How to Walk Into a Room book (Affiliate link)

Connect with Emily through her website or on Facebook, X, and instagram @emilypfreeman . Also check out The Next Right Thing Podcast and her Soul Minimalist Newsletter on Substack.

Connect with me at katie@thiselection.org or on instagram @katie.m.cochran.

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