Have you ever said “I hate you” to someone? What about using the “h-word” in casual conversation, like “I hate broccoli”? What are you really feeling when you say that you hate something or someone?

All humans are capable of hate, cruelty, and destructiveness. We’re also capable of compassion, kindness, love, repair, and renewal. It’s glib to say we have a choice because it’s by no means an easy ...

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