Before you demand good faith from others, Mister Rogers would ask you this. On his 97th birthday, Fred Rogers reminds us that one of the hardest things isn’t just forgiving those who’ve hurt us, but reckoning with the ways we’ve hurt ourselves. Self-criticism, regret, and shame can be just as corrosive as resentment toward others. And if we don’t deal with that, it seeps into how we engage with the world. The work we do isn’t just about reaching across divides — it’s about strengthening the foundation we stand on. If we’re consumed by self-doubt or cynicism, it’s harder to extend good faith to others. If we don’t think we deserve grace and compassion, we’re less likely to offer them. The way we engage with ourselves shapes the way we engage with everyone else. So ask yourself: Are you holding yourself to an impossible standard? Are you refusing to give yourself the same dignity you demand from others? If we want to build something better, it starts with how we choose to show up — no...