- Keep Breathing
- Posts
- Speaking Up
Speaking Up
even when our voices shake
Hello friends,
Last week, I wrote about self-worth. This week, I’m writing about community responsibility.
We are responsible for our own well being, but, as I always say, we do not live in a vacuum. We’re affected by everything around us, and affect what is around us, as well. We are part of the ecosystem of life on earth and in our cosmos.
I’ve been thinking about this a lot since the news about the killing of Jordan Neely came to light. I wondered what I could say about yet another brutal death. Finally, I realized I could write about speaking up. About de-escalation. About intervention.
I could write about the importance of re-humanization rather than dehumanization.
So I did:
It can be hard to know what to do when adrenaline is pumping and a situation seems confusing.
It can be hard to speak up when our current overculture has taught us to outsource our responsibilities to each other to some shadowy “authority,” whether that authority comes in the form of police, or immigration, or politicians… or three white men who have taken over a situation, causing harm.
But sometimes? We have to claim our own authority. We need to take a breath, find our courage, and speak. Loudly.
When we speak, that gives others the courage to speak up, too…
Please go to my website to read the rest: On Speaking Up.
And if you feel so moved, please pass it along.
We can literally save each others lives.
Wishing you well - Thorn
The Sigil Magic class begins May 15th. There is still financial aid available for those who need it. Hope to see you there.
Reply