Words Matter | Art Journal peek + raw musing
Words Matter.
There should be no surprise that this 'leader' led his loyalists to what is happening today in the USA. He rallied for it - just listen to his words. For yourself. This is a culture infiltrated with normalized abusive tactics and an unhealthy sense of entitlement (we even see it all as "entertaining").
We all too often overlook the seeds of hateful violence if it threatens a comfort, cherished belief, or sense of belonging with others that we believe we can’t bear to lose.
May today remind us that every post, every counter-argument, every 'sarcastic' just-a-joke snark about the 'other,' every opinion or chosen belief we claim as truth and use to justify running-from or hushing another's different experience or perspective... it matters.
May we use our words more wisely, pausing and mindful to ask... are these words allowing dignity and truth (beyond what I think)... are these words (or silences) a medicine, a tool, or a weapon?
What am I trying to grow, heal or invoke with these words? And why? To what end?
Wise words (and actions) require someone who can LISTEN beyond themselves (or their idols and personal agendas) - as far as I can tell, anyway.
May this moment be a check-ourselves moment - that more of us wake up to what it might mean to be better human beings today than we were yesterday, and to take accountability for our words, silences and motivations behind them. To hold one another - especially our leaders - to the same standard.
Violent rhetoric - even implied - begets violence. Pretty simple.
May we be led, wide awake, to do justice, love kindness, and to walk more humbly on this earth together.
1-6-2021 | Epiphany
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{image: simple paint-sketch in gouache of a christmas cactus bloom. she blooms in the unexpected seasons, while most other flowers sleep. 😍}
I had a different post planned for today, but our nation’s capitol has been stormed by the current president’s loyalists during the certification of our election results… and that’s on my heart.
The other post was going to announce more publicly that Doors are Open for a Limited Time to my all-new Creative Practice Keepers Community - and we are having fun getting started in there… a safe haven for respite, moving through transformations of our own, and filling up on what brings us joy - so needed in these unpredictable times of change for us creatives and seekers. I’d love you to join us before doors close in a couple of weeks. Click to Learn More and Join Us
