Hi lovely people,
There’s a part of me that’s thinking, “why on earth did I decide it was a good idea do bring this up on my thread?” Sigh...
But I think that I did because it’s been bugging me for a long time...
beautiful birdy: as always, your understanding, insight and acceptance is a blessing. Thank you so very much, my friend :)
Sigh, yes, your home cocoon does sound very safe. A protective bubble...but sometimes I do wonder if you would like to venture out of that cocoon just a little more...
I think minimising waste is a value. I think showing compassion to a person’s “neighbour” is a value. Etc, etc. But I don’t think any form of discrimination can be considered a “value”...I can dress it up and dress it down, but ultimately, I think it hurts people...
In an ideal world, none of us would even be having this conversation. But that’s not the world we live in....i feel ignoring/avoiding “uncomfortable” issues only helps those who do the discriminating and further hurts those who are subjected to it.
I get that individual circumstances vary, and that for some people there are genuine roadblocks, but I’m speaking broadly here :)
I think we each have a potential role to play. Perhaps we will each play different roles, but that potential is there. I think many more of us need to tap into that potential...
I feel more of us could learn to use that discomfort and all those difficult feelings as a form of positive power for doing better/being better. To do what I like to always go on about..to act...to do...to help.
I think every single one of us can do that, but the willingness to explore that discomfort (and channel it into positive action) varies from person to person...
But that’s enough of my musings...how have you been, dear friend? Sending you warm hugs, much love and comfort xoxox
Gorgeous Grandy: how lovely to see you here. Thank you so much for your wonderful insight :)
Yes, I think you’re right about people not speaking up out of fear. I agree that that plays a huge role. I think it’s also a fear of “rocking the boat”/ being the “difficult person.”
Or fearing rejection from loved ones...but if any relationship can’t withstand a difficult conversation or 2, it does make you wonder if it was stable or healthy enough to begin with...
For me, it’s not necessarily self expression or “me.” It’s about making it known that discriminatory practices/behaviour is not okay...
Thank you for reading and responding. It means a lot. Love and comfort xoxo