i heard something really important today..and it really resonated with me..the social change model of leadership.
take away #1: congruence is ALWAYS important to uphold. walk the walk and talk the talk..if you will. whatever you truly believe are your core values should always be reflected in your actions and interactions with other people.
i value...
being heard.
agency and being able to take action.
equity not equality.
acceptance over tolerance.
hearing AND listening.
among other things...
take away #2: social change does not equal social justice...as it is never a completely linear process..just as education is. and sometimes things have to get worse before they even begin to get better.
take away #3: always extend grace...as it is almost inherent that you will see yourself reflected in others regardless of their political stance, agendas, experiences, motivations, goals.....learn to have patience as there is so much to learn from other people in this world.
it has definitely been a personal struggle to understand my position within the crazy walls of my school but today's dose of jp gave me some much needed validation. finally. we are indeed weakened warriors....
regardless if i chose to be a part of the institution pushing the margins outward or outside of the institution pushing inward...like him im here to be a model for others tryna do good work in this crazy ass world..even if that means im challenging the people closest to me. both methods are okay..both are necessary.
theory + practice = praxis
validation of ----- always feels good at the end of the day.
master cleansing (again) in 2 days..in need of a cleanse of mind, body (the heart being the focal point) and soul of bad vibes/energies that have been settling in me for tha last year. in need of a blank slate yet again.
redirecting my love. walkin mah walk and talkin mah talk.
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