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EPISODE · Jun 1, 2026 · 9 MIN

Are You a Human or a Flea?

from The Everyday Human · host Eastin DeVerna

June: On Conflict and CourageJune 1June begins a new month and a new topic: On Conflict and Courage.You must learn to recognize fear so you can master it—that’s where courage comes from. To think you’re without fear, or that it’s only something that happens to others is foolish—that is a weakness. So feel your fears, face them so you can resist and tame them. After all, you wouldn’t want to be a flea, would you?Reflection title: Are You a Human or a Flea? Creative inspiration: Mark Twain, The Tragedy of Pudd'nhead WilsonReflection Question: Do I recognize and acknowledge my fears? Do I choose courage despite them?

June: On Conflict and Courage June 1 June begins a new month and a new topic: On Conflict and Courage. You must learn to recognize fear so you can master it—that’s where courage comes from. To think you’re without fear, or that it’s only something that happens to others is foolish—that is a weakness. So feel your fears, face them so you can resist and tame them. After all, you wouldn’t want to be a flea, would you? Reflection title: Are You a Human or a Flea? Creative inspira...

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