04/06/2020
Two months ago I ordered this mug from Australia that sells out instantly. I waited in front of my computer, refreshing my screen every 2 seconds. After an hour of refreshing, it was finally up and I got it!
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At checkout there was a message about shipping delays due to COVID-19, I figured maybe an extra week or two. Well 2 months later, I received this mug on the day BLACK LIVES MATTER protesting started. The universe works in mysterious ways; ways you can only trust, surrender & listen to, discovering what’s beneath.
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In full transparency I wouldn’t typically purchase a mug with body parts, not that I’m oppose, it’s just not my thing. However there was something so beautiful, ancestral & deep about this particular mug. The creator energetically captured something extraordinary.
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And yes it’s just a mug, but when I look at it I’m reminded of how beautiful it is to live in a rainbow, a world with people of all colors, shapes & sizes. It reminds me of how privileged I’ve been, how it’s time to unravel that conditioning, time to get uncomfortable, to be in deep listening, be open, supportive, have the conversations dropping ego when I don’t understand.
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I am not black & no matter how big my heart is, how much I care, how saddened I am, I’ll never understand the pain & discomfort that comes with being born a color outside of white.
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I will not apologize because that won’t change what was & what is. But what I will do is hold space, give back, see where I can promote change, educate myself, connect with friends & family, offer up herbal medicine & info. for those in need, be an ear, be a sister, BE HERE. And of course I will cry my tears & allow for whatever needs to come through do so, I will promote self love & compassion, we can only start from our own personal foundations & knowledge. PLEASE be gentle with yourself. I stand in strength with my brothers & sisters across the world. I love you, I hear you, I’m listening.