In your intro, you use the phrase 'imperceptible mini-impacts', and further write about ally-ship and I can't help but think of the micro aggressions (and the less-than-mini aggressions) that our brothers and sisters of color face constantly. Could the pandemic bring increased sensitivity to the pain inflicted on POC by being an effective simulation of those lives? Do I dare put hope in hardship as a lesson to the privileged (myself included)?
Nicely assembled, Timmy. Looking forward to looking forward together.
Hey Nick, thanks for reading and offering this thoughtful and through-provoking comment.
I hadn't connected those dots myself, but certainly see the similarities now that you've illuminated them.
As someone who's experienced the privilege of his whiteness since birth, I can't say whether or not what I've experienced during the pandemic has *any* resemblance to the experiences of members of our society who don't have the same privilege and/or are the direct targets of a culture of white supremacy.
That said, I do believe that the pandemic has offered a plenitude of opportunities for each of us to pay close attention and apply deep curiosity to our experiences, heightening our potential to cultivate greater sensitivity to the traumas of the human experience and more empathy toward other peoples' traumas.
That may have been delayed, but it was some Epic Tim. 👍
Thanks for reading, buddy! And for making me feel good with this comment.
You know what else is delayed? ... that hand-written letter I promised to you years ago; I haven't forgotten and still plan to send that letter ✍️ 😜
In your intro, you use the phrase 'imperceptible mini-impacts', and further write about ally-ship and I can't help but think of the micro aggressions (and the less-than-mini aggressions) that our brothers and sisters of color face constantly. Could the pandemic bring increased sensitivity to the pain inflicted on POC by being an effective simulation of those lives? Do I dare put hope in hardship as a lesson to the privileged (myself included)?
Nicely assembled, Timmy. Looking forward to looking forward together.
Hey Nick, thanks for reading and offering this thoughtful and through-provoking comment.
I hadn't connected those dots myself, but certainly see the similarities now that you've illuminated them.
As someone who's experienced the privilege of his whiteness since birth, I can't say whether or not what I've experienced during the pandemic has *any* resemblance to the experiences of members of our society who don't have the same privilege and/or are the direct targets of a culture of white supremacy.
That said, I do believe that the pandemic has offered a plenitude of opportunities for each of us to pay close attention and apply deep curiosity to our experiences, heightening our potential to cultivate greater sensitivity to the traumas of the human experience and more empathy toward other peoples' traumas.
Looking forward, too, brother. 👁️