Mindfulness in everyday life.
Today, I read Martin Luther King Jr’s “Letter from a Birmingham Jail.” In this letter, we hear King’s frustration, disappointment, and impatience, especially with the white moderate. His words are just as relevant and timely today (60 years later!):
After the drama and trauma of yesterday, it’s natural to cast about for distractions (this is painful!), information (who’s to blame?), and justice. I check the news, look at social-media messages from respected people, and scan email for nuggets of good. Yet here I am still in confusion, pain, and disbelief.
This morning, I intended to record another What’s-Real video. The topic: racism. No charges brought against the officer who shot Jacob Blake seven times in the back. My sad, embarrassed feelings about being white and, thus, being part of white supremacy. Another person of color shot by police. Another police officer not charged with a crime.
