Since the election, damn, before the election, I have been existing in the middle of the void. That space where you simply exist in silence. And that has been a space of contemplation and reflection, but more importantly I have been listening and observing. Social media has a variety of opinions and post-inquiry. But, often the truth is either missed or simply not said aloud. Racism and oppression, both symptoms of white supremacy are real and alive. And have been for a very very very long time. So now what?
Well since we have been existing in America with the legacy of enslavement, class, sexism, and other overt and covert oppressions, there is a segment of the population (Black people) who have developed a very thick armor over the years. This means that the worst that is to come has been expected and preparations have been made to walk through whatever is thrown our way. So I am not pointing fingers, I am not giving free history lessons, and I am definitely not holding any one's hands. For example, schools are being threatened with closing, the Department of Education may implode, and health care may just vanish. This simply sounds like Monday. Battles that many of us have been fighting to make better regardless of who is in office. There has been a fight for the truth to come to light and for us to depend on our community. So I choose faith over fear each and every time. My daughter is simply ready to relocate, but they also understand in their chakras that our issues are global. Because oppression is contagious and permeates the very tapestry of humanity. But every 4 years, we are shocked and scared. It is time to start a new habit. Every election should simply bring us closer to the truth of America. It should remind us that the underbelly has always been there and it is not very pretty or cute. And as a long I exist as a Black woman, I will welcome the truth of it, the ugliness, and the trauma You know why?
Because on the other side is power, immaculate beauty, and calm. Have you ever found out something that shook you to your core? And then once the shock wore off, you just felt lighter. That is where I choose to exist. I do not care who voted for who or why. I do not care about leaving Twitter of X. But, I do care about doing the work, resting when I can, laughing often, and being a creative spirit. Because this not only brings me joy but it is also contagious. Just like the nasty underbelly is like a virus. Healing work is a gradual reversal of the negative. It allows us to activate hearts one person at a time. And it exposes the truth of those who mean you harm.
So yes, I choose faith over fear. I choose my loving community over social media. I choose authentic conversations over theories and conjecture. I choose books over Tik Tok history sound bites. I choose me and my sanity each and every time. Because you can no longer be shocked if you have been living in reality all the while. Face it, the state of education has never had a golden era, there have been some lights when things worked but sustainable greatness, that is a myth. And that applies to about everything from the economy, to infrastructure, to government, and housing. But I digress.
My loving words for anyone who reads this. Faith is the practice of believing that the unknown and unseen is possible. Living a purposeful life starts with brutal honesty. Loving and laughing in authentic joy starts with recognizing that fear no longer controls you. Fear is simply a barometer to keep you safe not to render you helpless or afraid. Friends and family are the quilt that keeps me warm and safe. Toxic friends and family do not, and shedding them is not a crime or does not make you a bad person. It makes you willing to choose your joy and health first. When a plane crashes they tell you to put on your oxygen mask first. This also applies in life. So let us all see what January brings. For those who are organizers, this is not your time to save everyone, this is your time to observe and determine next steps as a collective.
Remember love exists for all of us even its simply via loving spirit. And fuck fear. It can kick rocks and walk down the streets backwards.