No Longer Alone
I had been looking forward to the BLCD (Black Liberation and Community Development) Europe and Africa 2021 Workshop for a long time. I experienced it as a great celebration and a big party.
I could move through it dancing and discharging because I felt connected to everyone who was present. It felt safe and familiar. I could discharge deeply and take steps to come a little closer to the pain that I often try to avoid because it is unbearable to feel.
We were reminded that we are good just like we are, that we are lovely and smart human beings. As little children, we felt alone and often isolated ourselves to survive. Do not judge this, do not blame yourself, do not blame others. Feelings of hopelessness, disappointment and loneliness are there to be discharged. Discharge, discharge, discharge, and know that you are no longer alone. We are together!
Arnhem, the Netherlands
Reprinted from the RC e-mail discussion list for leaders of African-heritage people
(Present Time 206, January 2022)