GROK = To Deeply Understand

Meeting Mary

Meeting Mary

Well hello! I’m writing to introduce myself as the newest member of GROKtheWORLD. I’m looking forward to the possibility of getting to know you over the next few months and...

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Meeting Mary

Well hello! I’m writing to introduce myself as the newest member of GROKtheWORLD. I’m looking forward to the possibility of getting to know you over the next few months and...

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Winds of Change

Winds of Change

I’ve long been fascinated by transitions—how they impact us with their gifts and challenges—and how we navigate them as part of our resilience and growth. Can you relate to these...

Winds of Change

I’ve long been fascinated by transitions—how they impact us with their gifts and challenges—and how we navigate them as part of our resilience and growth. Can you relate to these...

Not a Destination

Not a Destination

In 1998, I was desperate. Working two demanding jobs, two challenging teens, one bed ridden husband, and my life spinning out of control.   Me? After two years of visits...

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Not a Destination

In 1998, I was desperate. Working two demanding jobs, two challenging teens, one bed ridden husband, and my life spinning out of control.   Me? After two years of visits...

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Empathy in the Park

Empathy in the Park

Ever since having kids, playground politics has been a hot topic of conversation amongst friends. There is so much happening on so many levels in such a small space. Interactions...

Empathy in the Park

Ever since having kids, playground politics has been a hot topic of conversation amongst friends. There is so much happening on so many levels in such a small space. Interactions...

ZEKE AND THE KKK

ZEKE AND THE KKK

An Excerpt from The Healing Power of Empathy: True Stories About Transforming Relationships Edited by Mary Goyer Sixteen-year-old Zeke was an active member of the Ku Klux Klan. I met...

ZEKE AND THE KKK

An Excerpt from The Healing Power of Empathy: True Stories About Transforming Relationships Edited by Mary Goyer Sixteen-year-old Zeke was an active member of the Ku Klux Klan. I met...

Bringing Joy and Meaning to Life

Bringing Joy and Meaning to Life

Among the many and varied themes that have flowed throughout my 7.5 decades, I can identify two favorites that continue to bring joy and meaning to my life: making stuff’...

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Bringing Joy and Meaning to Life

Among the many and varied themes that have flowed throughout my 7.5 decades, I can identify two favorites that continue to bring joy and meaning to my life: making stuff’...

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FREE GROK Starter Kit

Download your FREE GROK Starter Kit

Share the fundamentals of empathy—playfully—with free, printable Feelings and Needs cards + games.

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