Occasionally, well every term actually, I intentionally take some time to reflect on the rosebuds and thorns, or highs and lows of each block of teaching and time in general. Today, I had a chance to sit in a quiet home and reflect. This term and block of life has been wonderful. Although I had a surgery that didn't go quite right, I had so much support. From my colleagues, from my students, from framily, and our various communities. I am so humbled.
Today I was part of a very important conversation on the intersection of race and OT. I was able to listen to some of my favorite people speak about their experiences and give advice to other people on how to navigate through the trials. Trials that I've never and will never experience. The strength of both groups of people to show and be vulnerable was inspiring and helped me see that there is so much more we can do. Different phases of my life and career flashed before my eyes. I haven't always been the best ally. I've witnessed discrimination and probably dealt it myself. I am not proud of that. I am committed to not being just not racist but being anti-racist.
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