Blinded By Our Own Stories: Vlog 33

6/7/2020

TERRI link

6/8/2020 12:48:50 pm

Michael,
Yes, to all you said.
It's OK if we don't know what to say. I haven't known what to say for a couple of weeks. At times, I offered a spontaneous response to something, but haven't had anything (brilliant) to say. Maybe that's the way it is.
Thanks for speaking from your heart.

Terri

Michael link

6/8/2020 01:13:02 pm

Thank you Terri. Isn't funny how we may feel we need to say something "brilliant." I know the feeling and wonder what that's about. Maybe this isn't a time for brilliant. Its just a time for listening and loving.

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Heidi M Hintz

6/8/2020 05:41:07 pm

I love what you shared and I always love hearing your voice and perspective.

Michael

6/15/2020 03:43:21 pm

Thank you H2. Happy to share. I'd love to hear your thoughts if you'd like to share.

Tania

6/9/2020 02:20:12 pm

Thanks Michael, just really needed to hear your perspective today and your story. I am struggling with all that is going on and because I thought I didn't know enough to comment you made it clear today what I need to do. It is look into myself and all the ways and things I say that are harmful and to see my defensiveness and look within. The other part of me is like, what can we say anymore, the intention isn't bad, will we always have to make something have some meaning and always be in fear of saying the wrong thing. In a way I think it has gone too far and the real issue is forgotten because we are so busy worrying about hurting everyones feelings and pointing fingers at the person who has said the wrong thing. With all the shaming and judgment of people I don't know what is going on and how we got here, I feel like I am spinning.

Michael

6/15/2020 03:53:57 pm

So much here, Tania. First though, thank you for joining the conversation. Feeling like you'll say the wrong thing - yes, that kinda sucks so I will make it easy... you're going to say the wrong thing. WE, are going to say the wrong thing. WE'VE been saying the wrong things for a long long time. But hopefully, now we'll do it with a greater ability to recognize when we've done it. And by we, right now I'm talking about me and anyone else who sees themselves in what I'm saying.

So, we say the wrong thing and in doing so realize our own blind spots and from there can make a change. It is uncomfortable. But keep going!

As far as judging and shaming... is that coming from POC or white people? Is there a difference in how you receive it when its from one or the other? More tricky stuff, I know. And I understand the spinning.

Please check out my next video as it's my hope that it will provide you with some more food for thought in the topic.

And thank you for facing this challenge.

Blinded By Our Own Stories: Vlog 33

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