Nando's Blog

Black Lives Matter – Silence is Violence

The process of personal growth and transformation should also be a

 political process, don’t you agree? As we each grow in our self-

understanding and self-management, our ability to bring compassion

 to ourselves and to others should also increase. Self-understanding that 

is not reflected in our behavior with other living creatures is hollow.

As a white man, I am still working to understand my privilege. 

The process of understanding the experience of another person, or 

group of people, is life-long. In our racist and sexist culture it is the

 responsibility of those who hold the privilege to educate themselves

  about the experience of those who are oppressed and to actively work

 to become more effective allies. 

I know I still have a lot to learn about this.

We now have a cultural opportunity to commit even more deeply                                                                    


















to our own growth in a way that is of service to all beings. 

Our culture is sexist and racist. We hold these attitudes even when we 

are unaware of them. 

Often the most loving thing you can do for those around you is to work on

 yourself.

And then there are the times when you need to put your action where                                                                                               













 your heart is, engage in the political process and take to the streets!