Authentic leadership
and privileged positionality
convey a sacred responsibility
to show compassion in times of conflict
by one’s willingness to listen on bended knee
The surest path to reciprocal healing
only comes with genuine humility
recognizing the deepest truth
–
our shared humanity
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Note:
Inspired by the wise youth and police officers in El Paso, Texas, who had the courage to kneel together. Here’s a short video clip Bob Moore posted on Twitter:
Well said, Carol ❤
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Thank you so much for your kind words, Rosaliene. The violence of these times breaks my heart. This story brought tears of gratitude and I felt it was important to share it with others this morning.
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Carol, what you wrote at the top of this post…so deeply true…if “deeply true” evens makes sense. It feels that way to me. Wow. 💕
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Thank you so much for your always thoughtful comments, Carrie. 💜
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Thank you, Mister Muse. 😊
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Words can’t often express adequately, so let me just say thank you for sharing. Hope you and all your loved ones continue to stay healthy and safe.
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Thank you, dear Takami. Sending my gratitude for your kindness along with my best wishes. 💜
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Thank you, Bette. 💜
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