I just read Charles Blow on diversity in a tea pary rally in Dallas. It scared me. As Blow said, it was a farce. I know I have to do something more besides write here and go omigod! But what. Maybe just meditation for now. But also something thru writing and or a trip to DC in the fall.
The last time we were writing about women and power. I am interested in that question. I know-- first--power over self: our bodies, minds, souls. To be explored.
We are writing this week at the Lofts...will send emails to those I think might be coming.
But remember this is free space, free writing--anything you want and it is safe.
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Wise Women,
ReplyDeleteFirst thanks Mary for the space.
I don't know who Charles Blow is. And I don't know what you are scared of.
I know that being scared is human. We all get scared. And I don't think it's our natural state. I think that if we have spent time with our selves and felt the current inside we can know that we are inherently free. It's a feeling of being at home in yourself. Nothing external can disturb that freedom. I know it sounds trivial perhaps. Maybe that's because it is very difficult to experience yourself as free since we do have a body that seemingly limits us. So basically there is nothing to be scared of.
I want to remember this. I get caught up in American politics but don't want to be in denial either. When I was younger, I was out there in body and spirit. Maybe now it has to be more through meditation and writing.
ReplyDeleteThe Tea Pary movement is frightening but I won't let the bullies get me down.
thanks for your wisdom!