“Tenderness is nourished by and nourishes presence. …In this time of aggressive self-deception, personal attack and narcissism, it might seem foolish to talk about tenderness. How can tenderness compete with bitterness, cruelty and selfishness? …But I must say this. I never feel stronger than when I feel tender. I never feel more alive and worthwhile. And I think this is exactly what many of us in the world need right now.” Published by Good Men Project.