because art & poetry are essential
All is upside down. All is backwards. The place in-between.
All is upside down. All is backwards. The place in-between.
I believe in magic and possibility for change. I believe in action and education. Donating, protesting, making art, living a life of integrity, and speaking up on behalf of love and equality. I believe silence is essential for healing AND silence is detrimental to change when words that need to be spoken are drowned out by fear or complacency. I believe the duality of our existence deserves to be acknowledged and held.
Like life (or social justice reform), art is messy. It's a process, not always clean or clear in its meaning or pathway. Often misunderstood or disappointing if looked at from the perspective of imperfection or what's not there or the dismissive 'I don't get it.'
My work is loving the world. Just like in metta prayer, I begin with myself and reach outward. This post includes poetry and resources for self-care and social justice education.
In my commitment to educating myself and helping others take steps toward social justice, I'm sharing personal resources from a variety of voices and modalities.