Sometimes things find us. In trying to find a podcast of a favourite show on the kitchen radio, I got lost within the menu and this came up. Out of curiosity I clicked ‘Play’. And began to listen. And goodness…
If you are curious to learn, this is an exploration of trust, identity, safety, morality, how we judge others and much more. I find that programmes like this are a type of mental and emotional gym; they test, challenge, intrigue and exercise me, often blowing away some old cobwebs. If you choose to listen to it, I’m wondering the next 30 minutes will do for you? You may find it’s an opportunity to discover things about yourself as well as about others.
If you can get it in your country, the link below takes you to a programme from BBC radio (it may ask you to register with the BBC). Titled ‘Behind the Crime’, two forensic psychologists are interviewing a man called Marc about his life, the crimes he committed and his later role in saving lives. Knowing that, you may wish to forget everything I’ve just shared and listen with an open mind; it’s someone talking about life as they experience it and where they are taking it.
For me, it certainly reinforces a belief of: ‘Until I’ve listened, I know nothing about you.’
If it’s of interest, the sorts of questions I find myself asking myself as I’m listening include:
What are the stories I’m telling myself as the story unfolds? What do I notice I’m expecting to hear next? What happens when something unexpected happens? Which of my beliefs are being confirmed? Which are being challenged? What might it be like to be one of the people in the story? What questions does this raise for me? What is speaking to me as I listen? How am I changing as I listen/now I’ve heard this?
What sorts of questions arise for you as you listen?
Link: Behind the Crime – Marc
