THIS IS THE WAY: An N95 masked bicyclist, The Phantom Menace and the problem with pride

Have you ever felt anger, hatred or contempt toward someone? What about a total stranger? If you hadn’t, you might not be a human being. Just something to consider. This episode of Beltway Banthas: This Is The Way, is a reflection on loving your enemies. Not such an easy thing to do, and we don’t have all the answers, but you can start with addressing your Pride. Star Wars: Episode I: The Phantom Menace has a wonderful message on pride, humility, power, and contempt. Queen Padme Amidala Naberrie offers a masterclass in humility and healing the wounds of contempt on her planet, by making peace with the Gungans’ leader, Boss Nass. Email the show: BeltwayBanthas@Gmail.com  Subscribe to the newsletter at thisistheway.substack.com  and pick up my book, How The Force Can Fix The World: Lessons on life, liberty and happiness from a galaxy far, far away TODAY

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Beltway Banthas is a monthly Star Wars podcast about the intersection of Star Wars and politics. Host, Stephen Kent, draws from politics IRL and connects the big problems we face to lessons in the Star Wars universe. Whether it be discourse about redemption, empathy, humility or hot button topics ranging from racial justice to cancel culture, Beltway Banthas takes it all on.