On curiosity, education, & privilege

White privilege is never having to consider the color of one's skin, because it is the default "color" on which the United States is based. If a reader experiences anger or discomfort with my statement that says 'I’m privileged,' then my invitation would be to consider what's happening. Why the response? What if they turned up curiosity toward the topic or themselves rather than rushing to fix the problem or dismiss my point of view? In my experience, curiosity is expansive and leads to conversation. Rigidity and judgment push empathy to the back seat and overshadow the issue at hand.

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I believe ...

I carry many tools in my Mary Poppins' bag for healing, grounding, and living in this complicated world —meditation, journaling, card pulling, SoulStrolling, art making, ... Word or image prompts are two of my favorites, and today's post is a relatively unedited selection from my morning journaling.

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On 'Make America Great Again'

People, the TRAIN is WRECKED and no amount of arguing is going to put it back together again. We, as a country, are dying and no great slogan, fancy ball cap, memory test results or charts or signs waved in the media’s faces is going to make this country great again. Without healthy and secure and Alive people, there is no need for a train. What good is “great” if we can’t even define it, let alone see it, feel it, touch it, live it? Imagining a new existence for everyone is our best hope. It’s time for Revolutionary Love.

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Early morning musings: moons, mania, & power

Take a deep breath and sink into your body wherever you are. Nothing to do. Nowhere to be. Only here. Only now. Know this: You are safe. You are loved. Breathe again and repeat: I am safe. I am loved. I trust that all shall be well. Pretty powerful stuff, yes?

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Are you willing to be uncomfortable for social justice?

I believe in love, the healing power of art, and social justice for all people. My role at this time in history is to continue to explore and find the places where those things intersect. I'm trying to do better. I hope you'll come along with me!!

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