TRUTH'S THUNDER

Friends, allies, and those of dissenting opinions,

Welcome to the table - let us begin.

From the microcosm of my being, a persistent weight on my chest—an un-ignorable message of integrity steps forward.

I have been fine-tuned through the kind of suffering only folly can generate, traumatic events, now sharpened by a fierce ancestral assignment to stand in truth, lest I greet insomnia as the nightly guest of honor.

No. No. and No.

Tenacious resilience burns inside, carried by the fire held by the direction of the south, circling with šuŋgmánitu tȟáŋka, howling the un-suppressable wail of heartbreak—I arrive bearing the moment of healing ancestral wounds, honoring our human allegiance.

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From this vantage point, I witness a world reflecting an unwavering stand for truth continually inspired by the courage of those who risk everything to speak a resounding F^%? NO! to hatred born of ignorance – and with a thank you

for the Dionysian intoxication

that set this 🔥 under our asses,

we about face to find our civic warrior clan.

I bow down with the DEEPEST respect:

·      to the truth tellers.

·      to the ones who shall not be moved.

·      to the ones who will jujitsu move.

·      to those who, despite enduring excruciating circumstances, stood steadfast in defending their rights while being exploited to build this country.

·      to those who have taught or modeled the way of the peaceful warrior.

·      to the warriors of love.

TELLING THE TRUTH IS MY ANTI-DEPRESSANT

Using discernment to determine right timing —or whether it's even productive to share the truth is foundational. Lately, I feel I have little choice, as the alternative is sacrificing my self-respect and integrity.

Do you feel supported in sharing your truth? Can you can be resiled in order to step into spaces where safety is not present?

Do you feel silenced by the attempts to silence you or your kin?

In moments, I have and that burning in my spirit strengthens me, transforming each part of me into a shield that protects the vulnerable heart needed to care.

CREATING VOCAL SHELTER

It is safe to scream, howl, celebrate, chant, stay silent and breathe, call out to the beyond, yammer, growl, whine, complain, yelp, and resile through the power of your voice.

Our collective risk creates permission for the places inside of you that hesitate to play with, sound off with and express truth with –  your voice! In accompaniment and witnessing, we fortify our courage.

Looking forward to being with you again!

Image Credit: Caveman