Mindful Musings Blog

At the start of our November meeting we experienced a guided meditative reflection inspired by Rhonda McGee. “What brings you to this work? Why are you part of this conversation?” Being in touch with our deepest intentions hellps focus our actions. “Envision all the people in your communities, reflecting on awareness of race.” This stirs up the ways we are complicit and allows us to appreciate and continue our evolution, becoming more comfortable with uncomfortable discussions. 

 

Nancy:

• Just saw the movie: The Best of Enemies. [Stick with it at the beginning if white fragility if stirred.] Powerful.

Liz:

• Article: For Churches – The National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition
• Black Liberation Walking Tour in Oakland   Self-guided tour (they also have Mural Tours). Let’s consider a group outing!
• Link to a feature on radio KALW about John Templeton’s and his African-American history Bay Cruise. Mr. Templeton has been a guest on East Bay Yesterday.  

Jade: 

• Sad yet hopeful article about racial bullying. [Hopeful in that it’s being made public and the school seems to be responding.] 
• Passing (movie)
• America to Me (documentary series)
• My Monticello (fictional book, a reaction to Charlottesville events)

Liz and Leona: Colin in Black and White: Short series depicting white privilege.

Kathleen: (podcast) The Queer Spirit: Yoga, Dharma and Social Justice with Jacoby Ballard 

Please let me know if you have a resource to share with the group!

• Be a listening presence.
• Share any anti-racism work you’re doing in the community to inspire or invite us.
• Discuss any content listed above.
• Express your personal experiences and evolving awareness related to racism.
• Share names of black-owned businesses, insights, or just respond in the moment.