ep.48 Choosing Kindness In The Face of Terrorism and Political Violence With Figen Murray

Often, we feel complacent with our safety. We don’t suspect we’ll ever be victims of terrorism and political violence. But in a time of prevalent online connectivity, hate spreads so easily. So, we need to be more prudent about our security. More importantly, we must help each other hone understanding and compassion to work amidst differences rather than allow hate to propagate. In this episode, Figen shares her journey in carrying on her son Martyn Hett’s legacy after losing him to terrorism and political violence. Here, she recounts how she has dealt with grief and learned to forgive the man who killed her son. Figen now campaigns for Martyn’s Law which aims to improve our security. Through her story, we learn about resilience, moving on with positivity, and the importance of education in countering hateful acts. Tune in to the episode to be inspired by Figen’s cause. Also, learn the importance of kindness and compassion amidst terrorism and political violence. 3 reasons why you should listen to the full episode:Gain valuable insights from Figen’s experience of losing her son to terrorism and political violence. Learn the importance of educating yourself and others on safety and security. Be inspired to spread kindness and reconnect with your humanity. Resources ● Connect with Figen: https://twitter.com/FigenMurray (Twitter)| https://bit.ly/figenmurray (Facebook)| https://www.figenmurray.co.uk/ (website) ● Check out Figen’s knitting, https://www.figenmurray.co.uk/peace-bears (Peace Bears) andhttps://www.amazon.co.uk/Bears-Have-Issues-Figen-Murray/dp/1544672594 ( book, Bears Have Issues Too) ● Visit Martyn’s social media accounts:https://www.instagram.com/martynhett/ ( Instagram)|https://twitter.com/MartynHett ( Twitter)|https://www.youtube.com/user/martynslife (YouTube) ● https://democracy.manchester.gov.uk/documents/s13150/Appendix%201%20-%20Martyns_Law_Final_Report.pdf (Martyn’s Law) ● https://talestoinspire.com/ (Tales to Inspire) by Krish Patel About Figen Figen Murray is a mother and grandmother who has worked as a psychotherapist and life coach for 23 years. In 2017, her life changed forever after losing her son, Martyn Hett, to terrorism and political violence. The terrorist attack has moved her to advocate for and educate people on choosing acts of kindness. She’s also the force behind Martyn’s Law, which pushes for improved security measures against terrorist threats.  If you want to reach out to Figen, you can find her on Twitter. Also, check out her website to learn more about her cause. Enjoyed this Episode? If you did, be sure to subscribe and share it with your friends! Post a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning in, then leave us a review. You can also share this with your friends and family. This episode will help them learn how forgiveness, education, and security can help the public fight terrorism and political violence. Have any questions? You can connect with me on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. Thank you for tuning in! For more updates, visit my website or join the community. You may also tune in on Apple Podcasts or YouTube.