"Free and critical minds can emerge only by a return to the source-the primary sources. A free and critical mind takes nothing for granted and is not intimidated by "authorities" who frequently may be more confused than the general public. Free and critical minds seek truth without chauvinism or shame."-Asa G. Hilliard III

If you do not understand racism (white supremacy) and how it works, everything else you understand will only confuse you. - Neely Fuller

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We need something to clarify everything for us, because we get confused...but if we use the concept of Asili, we will understand that whatever it is they are doing, whatever terms they use, however they come at you, you need to be thinking about what? How is this going to facilitate their power and help them to dominate me? -Marimba Ani

Friday, July 13, 2012

The Inner Journey To Peace

Over the years, this blog has explored being silent, still, listening, knowing thy self, the inner voice and peace. These foundational components, that help nurture personal growth, are summarized nicely in, "The Inner Journey To Peace" by Joan Chittister. In this video she speaks about cultivating solitude and silence as a way to live peacefully.