What can I do? More and more I think the thing I can do is encourage and engage in conversation. Conversation doesn't always result in action or raised awareness, and yet, the potential is there. I practice listening with a willingness to grow and change. I ask questions. I notice when I'm jumping to conclusions or making assumptions.
It can be hard to see myself as someone who doesn't know, who misunderstands, who missteps, blunders, sticks her foot in her mouth. And, it can be liberating to let go of knowing, of seeing things as good/bad, right/wrong, your way/my way. Also liberating to find that, regardless of missteps, folx mostly feel my sincere desire to be of benefit, to take wise action, to have clarity of thought and speech and to own my mistakes with mercy and grace to the best of my ability.
Can I build and maintain a community? Can I work with others to build the world I want to live in? I can act. I can do something. I will collaborate with all the organized efforts I can.
In this together!!!
Thanks for writing. It is a welcome opportunity for me to reflect and engage. I appreciate you!
What can I do? More and more I think the thing I can do is encourage and engage in conversation. Conversation doesn't always result in action or raised awareness, and yet, the potential is there. I practice listening with a willingness to grow and change. I ask questions. I notice when I'm jumping to conclusions or making assumptions.
It can be hard to see myself as someone who doesn't know, who misunderstands, who missteps, blunders, sticks her foot in her mouth. And, it can be liberating to let go of knowing, of seeing things as good/bad, right/wrong, your way/my way. Also liberating to find that, regardless of missteps, folx mostly feel my sincere desire to be of benefit, to take wise action, to have clarity of thought and speech and to own my mistakes with mercy and grace to the best of my ability.
Can I build and maintain a community? Can I work with others to build the world I want to live in? I can act. I can do something. I will collaborate with all the organized efforts I can.
In this together!!!
Thanks for writing. It is a welcome opportunity for me to reflect and engage. I appreciate you!
Thanks for sharing, Lori. These are definitely important things to think about. More to reflect upon, for sure...
Thank you for the reminders and the inspiration.
You're welcome, Heide. It helps me so much to write out these thoughts. Thanks for reading!
Oh, Mary, your writing is very inspirational! Thank you!!
Thanks for reading, Barb. I appreciate you!