Keeping the Activism and Energy for Healing Our Society Strong

o the Editor;

In the midst of adjusting to COVID19 recently, I asked for people to reflect on their lives and consider anew, "What does it mean to you and to us to Live Fully?"

 

That seems a luxury now, so let US All consider, what does it mean to live with compassion for one another in light of the #BlackLivesMatter movement reignited by the tragic turn of events and loss of yet another person to police and systemic injustice and criminal behavior thankfully captured on video for all the world to see?

 

 Joining with the peaceful protestors, our country can take a collective moment of silence and "Say his name: George Floyd!" 

 

The mass protests are addressing publicly that it could be anyone caught in the ravages of systemic imbalance. With the heightened militaristic style of policing and the world in transition on many fronts, everyone has reason to be concerned. Addressing racism, discrimination, and abuse on many levels has to be a top concern. "Silence equals compliance" is an important talking point, so that's why I'm writing as well...to "Break the Silence About All Forms of Violence." Most realize many aspects of violence in homes, on the streets and in the courts and prison system are related.

 

 The energies are gathering for more people to clarify what is we do want not just what we don't want in these modern times. From grassroots to officials there are ideas to make reparations as Marianne Williamson campaigned for in her Presidential bid.  Many in leadership call for critical causes such as the environment and healthcare. In addition to local and state elections. the US Presidential Election in November 2020 is critical to take part in.

 

With people taking to the streets in the thousands and  being supported by millions more to create a 'just and fair' society, all women and children along with men need to clarify and implement strategies to make that happen. 

 

Sharing ideas and resources on a blog in each state representing the needs and wants of women, children and men, particularly of each ethnic group would be a fair place to start. 

 

Hopefully more people of privilege would Want to Make Amends and Be Part of a Solution to show compassion and seek forgiveness for systemic wrongdoing over the centuries in the modern world.

 

 We can work collectively to create meaningful networks and coalitions as well as address concerns locally, on the state and national levels so there is clarity and consistency about how to support one another in advocacy and action on many levels.

 

 I offer many ideas on LIvfully.org and resources as 'just one person' who has learned from many and share what others are saying and doing to improve our options to find practical and even creative responses to these pressing matters and this challenging time.

 

 We're on our way to an empowered courageous day for everyone to share the load and walk in peace on the road to our shared future. The legacies of those who have gone before us cannot be forgotten but can be honored by our compassion for one another moving forward.   --Catherine Palmer Paton, Falls Village CT