“We begin by holding space for us to heal from the trauma and terror caused by these systems. We begin by holding space for the imagination to conjure up a different world, where we can invest in preventative measures …”
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Reject Violence As A Way Of Being Human
If we do nothing else today, pray for loving peace. Pray that our hearts will open wider and support girls and women in our lives with deep gratitude and purpose. Pray that our hearts will continue to beat, and with every beat claim the knowledge that comes with a beating heart. To know,…
Essential Social Justice Readings – Volume 1, Dec 2014
Essential Social Justice Readings Volume 1, Dec 2014-curated by Dr. Brian L. Ragsdale, brianragsdalewriter.com. From time to time I will bring you articles, videos, and other communications that relate to exploring oppression, culture, and social justice topics. I am sending this out on December 4th, 2014, a dreary and somber day after the Eric Gardner…
Meditation and The Funk
Friends and family, About 15 months or more ago, I meditated over a weekend with 10 other brave souls for about 16 hours in total silence. I experienced a sort of mental and emotional breaking down, questioning what really existed inside. Searching for the essence, in a sense. In a similar way, our country is…
The Measure of My Heart
On winged days, I know I can soar. Letting the wind of my dreams carry me. This too shall pass, I say this to myself over and over…and as it comes here to me, I will embrace this and hold it like a newborn child. Swaddle it with hope, love, and forgiveness. Healing and helping…
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