"What to do with the Haters"
Tuesday, March 28, 2023, 5 - 7:30pm PST

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We arrive at a point in our history where the future demands we ask ourselves what our (future) power looks like to those who still cling to racism, homophobia, transphobia, ableism, sexism and all else that belongs in the past. 
In equity work we must confront, it's the very nature. We must step away; also nature. We must stay and do the work (naturally!). May there be grace in stepping away for literally any reason, and unknown strength in that chosen moment to return to test boundaries. Our family, our friends give us all, yes, us all practice in what works; and even when it hasn't we've learned. We've been tested! Oh, goodness...In the name of love, let us share what we know and may it all be true. Join us and stay in tune. Meanwhile, here's a poem by Hafiz (14th century) to help imagine us all...Lousy at math.
P.S. I love what I learned in Oct '21 circle, "Truth and Grace" and hope you will too.
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Lousy at Math
​Once a group of thieves stole a rare diamond
Larger than a goose egg.

Its value could have easily bought
One thousand horses

And two thousand acres
Of the most fertile land in Shiraz.

The thieves got drunk that night
To celebrate their great haul,

But during the course of the evening
The effects of the liquor
And their mistrust of each other grew to such
An extent

They decided to divide the stone into pieces.
Of course then the Priceless became lost.

Most everyone is lousy at math
And does that to God –
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Dissects the Indivisible One,

By thinking, saying,
“This is my Beloved, he looks like this
And acts like that,
How could that moron over there
Really
Be
God.”
– Hafiz, from The Gift (14th Century), translated by Daniel Ladinsky

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What's it like tho?

(a.k.a. not yo average workshop)

Each month, a summary of what was learned is shared.
Welcome to our "That's Equity!" blog, a place to put it somewhere.

that's equity!

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For the paperwork.

(a.k.a. professional development)

OBJECTIVES
1. To practice active listening, an act of care that translates into more meaningful understanding;
2. To experience a profound change in expectations around how we set intention on how we seek knowledge of self and world, and
3. To inspire further exploration and practice upon return to the daily life.

LEARNING OUTCOMES
A.   Recognize one's ability to accept others' humanity through story uninterrupted;
B.   Recognize the connections between individual imagination and collective future; and
C.   Provide necessary practice for better communication, problem solving, and healing for self and the common good. 

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