Part of capitalism’s conditioning is the belief system that we cannot stop. I experienced a significant personal loss right before the pandemic struck, and—like all of us—focused on survival to make it through the uncertainty at the
Capitalism is reopening the economy despite a continued rise in infections. Capitalism is doctors and nurses wearing trash bags while cops wear military gear. Capitalism is refusing to help support unemployed citizens while bailing out corporations
James Baldwin, once again, speaking to the past and present.
Yesterday I finally broke. The isolation, the removal of the old forms of my life I left in March, all the grief buried inside of me upturned and erupted. They came as tears, reckless ones, the kind that aren’t self-aware. There has been a lot
James Baldwin, always timely.
Climate change is still an issue, folks. Without a liveable planet, without an awareness of our impact on this Earth, we won’t have a planet to live on in a very short time. * I’ve included some excerpts of @ayanaeliza’s words for @
For everyone out there—protestors, activists, organizers, writers, journalists—the intake of this moment whether in person or over social media is deeply depleting to the nervous system. The Vagus Nerve is kind of the stabilizing root of
Corrective amends are when we recognize a hurt we have caused—intentionally or not—that has caused permanent damage. We cannot fix the past with only an apology. Corrective amends means we strive to consciously undo the patterns of hurt w
A few words. Open to discussion and dialogue about how to show up, support, and give money toward anti-racist actions. Will continue to share resources and voices. #blacklivesmatter
“Any real change implies the breakup of the world as one has always known it, the loss of all that gave one an identity, the end of safety. And at such a moment, unable to see and not daring to imagine what the future will now bring forth, one
I’ve been feeling the weight of this moment, the pangs of physical separation, and the exhaustion of endurance. The past few days they made a dog pile and haven’t let up. There’s a lot about this particular moment that can inspire f
Old wisdom here, just planting its tired keister on this tree stump for a little rest. PS: America is really obsessed with being an individual, but if you speak to most non-Americans they see the clear connection between human support systems and hu
Here’s the thing: humans need to connect. I’m not the first person to say this, nor am I the first to observe that this form of communication is disorienting at best. If you know me, you’re well aware that I love to DISSECT how we c
Ground my bare feet into this Earth so that I might be at peace.
Capitalism conditions us to believe in every fiber of our being that constant activity is where we achieve value. It makes value a performative act. It also makes anyone telling you that your worth is intrinsic—whether you are famous or not, we
What would you say to your younger self? Would you give them insights into what is to come? Warn them of pending heartbreaks, failures, or delight them with tales of road trips and sunsets and and falling in love? Would you explain to them how to be
On the days I am without words, Mary Oliver always seems to find them for me.
Asking for a friend (the friend is me)
Letter to the editor.