Resistance is described as the refusal to accept or comply with something. My resistance is toward that which our current administration in Washington D.C. is implementing against so many people in this country and this world. I am appalled and angry; however, I know that my anger, if not focused toward something constructive, will only give away more of my power. So what can I do; what can you do?
Of course, we must continue to peacefully march, to write letters to our representatives, to attend any town hall meetings they may have, to appear at their offices with our concerns. But we must not allow our resistance to the tyranny radicalize those in power any more than we have already seen. This is going to be a very tenuous road to walk. I have some ideas. Here they are:
1. Smile more. Smile at those people who are having a bad day and allowing their attitudes to affect their work. Smile at people you fear. Smile at people you don't like. Smile, smile, smile.
2. Get to know people you don't know; people of color, people of other nationalities, people of other faiths, people from the "hood." They really could be nice people given the chance.
3. Educate yourself about Islam, Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism if you are a Christian. And if you are Muslim, educate yourself about the other faiths. Don't just take what someone else says as the truth. Discover for yourself. You don't have to agree with everything but you may just discover more that is similar than different.
4. Be very brave and visit a mosque, a synagogue, a Hindu temple, etc. etc. Talk to the Iman, the rabbi, the priest.
5. Visit restaurants and small businesses that are run by immigrants and people of color. Some friends and I had dinner last evening at Sheesh (a Turkish restaurant) on South Grand in St. Louis. Delicious!
6. When you see cruel and unjust behavior, do something! If you are fearful of repercussions, call the police. That is what they are here for. Be there for those who need you. Don't ignore it!
In the next few days, I hope to have a plan formulated to begin a group that can meet to support each other during these coming days. It is not a group to criticize or spew hate but to empower each other and be there to comfort, love and bring new, positive energy to this world.
May peace and blessings surround all of you.
Namaste,
Mareda
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