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What do we do if we have a history of bigotry and white terrorist in our family? What is my responsibility for that history? This one is a hard topic for all of us, and that is okay, it is supposed to be.  It doesn't mean we hide from it. 

Resources: 

Resources:


Article: John w. Miller Nov 28, 2018, https://www.americamagazine.org/arts-culture/2018/11/28/my-ancestor-owned-41-slaves-what-do-i-owe-their-descendants

Youtube:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hgYMgNrr7mQ


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kp1bZEUgqVI

This meditation will walk you with a guide to a memory and give love and comfort to yourself. 

We are going to examine fear. Fear isn't bad, it is a good response to keep you safe. It is living in fear that causes the issues, not acknowledging the fear or letting it control you when things get overwhelming. Therefore, looking at what is fear, how do we respond to fear, how is fear still controlling us today. What our beliefs are on fear, will help us move forward.  Remember you are in control, and be patient with yourself. I am proud of you. 

What do we do when fear takes over. ask yourself these questions:


Why: Why am I responding this way

What: What has happened to trigger my fear

Who: Who has the power here?


Resources: 

Book: "The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and body in the Healing of Trauma" by Bessel van der Kolk M.D. 

Tapping: Tapping 101

Pscotheropy technic: EMDR 

Podcast: Emotional Badass - Where Moxie meets Mindful, by Nikkie Eisenhauer 



Emotions that are Fear-based or are “covers” for Fear. http://conqueringfearspiritually.com/CFS/secret-fear-based-emotions/



Anger

anxiety/ worry/ panic

dishonesty (lying- to others and to yourself)

being boastful

feeling hopeless/ despair / depression

illness/ fatigue

negativity

getting cold feet or giving up

excessive focus on the past or the future

jealousy and suspicion/ resentment

shrinking away (not being your true self)/hiding away

being too selfish / not considering other people’s opinions or views

pleasing other people

not confronting others for fear of arguments

not asking others to help you

feeling worthless

feeling helpless

feeling alone

This is a guided meditation for those who are unsure if meditation is right for them. This is great for beginners, I walk you through the entire thing, all you have do is relax and be willing. 

We always have a choice and there's always a consequence of our choices, good or bad. Examen the difference between choices and obeying. 



Additional resources:

 https://www.loveandlogic.com/ 

https://www.amazon.com/Loving-Our-Kids-Purpose-Revised/dp/0768403529

https://www.successtrategies.com/  Shelle Rose Charvet