A Reflection on 2018
Words do not come easy for me. I am inspired to write only when I have something to say that goes beyond what I have seen published or posted. That doesn’t happen often. And it […]
White Guilt and Spiritual Healing
Last month I received two very intriguing and connected requests. The first was to publish a guest blogger’s article on White Guilt and Spiritual Health. The second was an invitation to co-facilitate a webinar on […]
When History Repeats: A Concern and a Response
Last Fall, when I came face to face with members of the alt-right, people intent on provoking the men and women of color around me in order to videotape their angry reactions for the sake […]
On-ramps and Lanes on the Racial Justice Freeway
In my late twenties, I did not experience myself as a political being. I loved psychology, valued community building, and was attracted to healing modalities. I was also an educator. I understood that racism was […]
White Supremacists Came to Us
The week after the violence in Charlottesville, I spoke with my father about the neo-Nazis and how emboldened they are right now. He said that he was proud to have a daughter who was standing […]
Spirit and Soul in Challenging Times
I have been inspired this last month by the growing number of people creating networks, workshops, and curricula that combine healing practices with racial identity and justice work. Recent conversations brought to mind a particular […]