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RE: The Virtue Circle

in #thevirtuecircle6 years ago

This sounds like something I am very much in alignment with. Especially here at Steemit, but in general. Locally I am developing support groups to help people process power and privilege using mindfulness and creativity. I have done community organizing for 20 years and I dont want to struggle and fight anymore I want to help, and heal. I believe there are times where people must speak out and stop systems of oppression, but I have come to a time in my life where I need to spend my energies supporting changemakers in being able to manage conflict and emotional responses so that movements can be healing instead of draining peoples energy or becoming carbon copies of the systems of war.

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I agree @dlfo! I've come to that point in my life as well. I think the conflict is draining. I have no issues with confronting people, but if I witness the conversation degrading rather than improving, I must recognize that I am no longer serving as the individual may not necessarily be ready to hear what I have to say.

However, to help, serve and support others who have the will to change and grow, suddenly becomes enriching and rewarding. I think we owe it to ourselves and each other to do the work and help one another along that journey.

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