“The central project of my adult life as a writer is to know and love what we have been given, and to urge others to do the same.” —Barry Lopez When I read the quote above, I wondered how often I sit down to write for the pure love of it all. There are so many reasons to write—to know, to feel, to imagine, to notice, to escape, to be, but in the end, the best writing comes from simple love.
Grant, your compassion for those protesting CRT — those dedicated to amnesia, as you so well put it, — because they are missing out on the healing power of reckoning is an inspiring example. An example that I would do well to emulate, if only for my blood pressure!
P.s. one little detail though, self hatred is not the way to heal, although it seems like a valid path starting out. CRT veers into rejecting oneself just for being born. Its very different than paying attention. Its very different than visiting sites of massacres.
Thank you, Grant! I was struggling a bit with purpose myself, and this was refreshing and beautiful to read. Much appreciated!
Grant, your compassion for those protesting CRT — those dedicated to amnesia, as you so well put it, — because they are missing out on the healing power of reckoning is an inspiring example. An example that I would do well to emulate, if only for my blood pressure!
P.s. one little detail though, self hatred is not the way to heal, although it seems like a valid path starting out. CRT veers into rejecting oneself just for being born. Its very different than paying attention. Its very different than visiting sites of massacres.
Wow. I feel this & thats what its all about. Feeling draws attention.