what are our schools doing? who are they creating? it seems to me we’re are simply churning out workers. people go to college not to learn, but to get a degree, a piece of paper, to ensure that they make more money at a job. think about it. how could our world be different if people did what they love? if we had a society that allowed each of us to figure out what that is! imagine if we were encouraged to follow our hearts. if we were taught to learn because it made us better people. imagine if we stopped putting education on a pedestal. a pedestal only meant for certain people. imagine if we had education that taught people not just to think, but to be better at whatever they love, at whatever they want to do…thinking or not. imagine if our schools taught us how to better versions of ourselves. . . . → Read More: education and the Self
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i have had several events this week that have left me feeling like the odd person out. it’s a space i often occupy. but each situation holds its own distinct lesson. weaving them all together to bring clarity into my life (and this blog) is the difficult part. the other day i was having a conversation with . . . → Read More: one person, many paths Dear white people, Have you ever realized that most of us don’t even think about racism? In fact, we assume we are not racist at all. And we get very defensive if someone says otherwise. I know, I used to be one of those people. Even now, I work to challenge myself in this area. It is true that we cannot control our thoughts. However, we can analyze why we have them and begin to break down any barriers to progress. . . . → Read More: open letter to white people |
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