Wow Bri. This is a really important subject we don't talk about nearly enough in activist circles. Sometimes I think this tendency toward harsh judgment of each other comes from feeling helpless and not knowing what to do with our collective sorrow. But these judgments not only shrink our own souls, they are off-putting to caring people who may otherwise have been willing to link hands with us for the greater good. As you put it so poetically, we ARE meant to expand. And let that expanse be love. <3
Pursuit of perfection can be so destructive as we try to do more good and end up suffering ourselves.
I so relate to the “shrinking” process as I became more exhausted and burnout. My world became so very small. I am in the process of healing ❤️🩹 and Jovinna’s dance workshop was part of my attempts at expansion!
Wow Bri. This is a really important subject we don't talk about nearly enough in activist circles. Sometimes I think this tendency toward harsh judgment of each other comes from feeling helpless and not knowing what to do with our collective sorrow. But these judgments not only shrink our own souls, they are off-putting to caring people who may otherwise have been willing to link hands with us for the greater good. As you put it so poetically, we ARE meant to expand. And let that expanse be love. <3
Far from pure, perfect.
Earnest effort, good-enough.
Harm reduction. Try.
...
To support life force,
not to suffer on purpose.
To stay on purpose.
Another wise reflection, Bri.
Pursuit of perfection can be so destructive as we try to do more good and end up suffering ourselves.
I so relate to the “shrinking” process as I became more exhausted and burnout. My world became so very small. I am in the process of healing ❤️🩹 and Jovinna’s dance workshop was part of my attempts at expansion!