Knowing our Fate, How Can We Quarrel?

Knowing our Fate, How Can We Quarrel?

April 3, 2026 · 18 min · Season 10 · Episode 526

About this episode

Judi Cohen reflects on the nature of quarreling and the human tendency to hold onto personal preferences while considering the fleeting nature of life.

I can take a stand on just about anything. It’s not just that I’m trained to argue. It’s also that as a human, I have preferences. And they don’t necessarily match what the world offers up. So I’m as guilty of quarreling as the next person. As guilty of holding fast to my position, wanting to be right, wanting to win, as anyone. Until I remember my fate. Which is the same as yours. Which is the same as everyone’s. Which is to be here, but just for a minute. When I remember t...

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