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RE: Lesson 3, Chapters 23-24

Q. The United States has awoken to a heightened awareness of race. What comes next for you? I am actively utilizing the information and knowledge gained from Resmaa's book to connect with my community...

In forum My Grandmother's Hands

3 years ago
RE: Lesson 1, Chapter 18-22

Q. How do you take care of yourself to sustain your energy long term? I continue to learn how to take care of myself; it is an ongoing process of recognition, slowing down, and relearning. I have pra...

In forum My Grandmother's Hands

3 years ago
RE: Lesson 3, Chapters 13-17

Due to COVID, I wasn't able to do these practices in person, but reflected on past interactions or recent situations over video. I loved om-ing during yoga classes because it was a way of connecting ...

In forum My Grandmother's Hands

3 years ago
RE: Lesson 2, Chapter 12

I appreciated the direction this exercise provides. I am aware of these practices and sometimes go into situations where a challenging conversation needs to take place and I "lose" the capacity to be...

In forum My Grandmother's Hands

3 years ago
RE: Lesson 1, Chapters 10-11

Question 2 (Chapter 11) I tried to edit my first post to include reflections on question 2 and received an "expired" message after I typed in my thoughts. So, I'll consolidate here in my second go! ...

In forum My Grandmother's Hands

3 years ago
RE: Lesson 1, Chapters 10-11

I wonder if "making noise" like with humming, buzzing, or om-ing is "allowed" in a correctional setting. I don't know the protocols and I am curious what is acceptable or permissible. The same quest...

In forum My Grandmother's Hands

3 years ago
RE: Lesson 3, Chapter 8-9

Upon on reflection, I realized I have not witnessed the apprehension or arrest of a Black body. I have wondered with some of these reflections, given the pandemic, my interactions and time in the com...

In forum My Grandmother's Hands

3 years ago
RE: Lesson 2, Chapters 4-7

Microaggressions I remembered feeling embarrassed and surprised by my friend's comment (this friendship was relatively new). I laughed the comment off and shut down by remaining quiet. It made me qu...

In forum My Grandmother's Hands

3 years ago
RE: Lesson 1, Chapters 1-3

Reflecting on a whole body rather than solely on skin color brings me pause as I write here and in reading My Grandmother’s Hands. Our bodies, a person’s body tells a story in and of itself. The sto...

In forum My Grandmother's Hands

3 years ago