Lorna Simpson’s work makes me engage with the intersections of identity, voice and the effects that others’ voices (in the form of racism and sexism) have on us.
What do you read in this piece? In relation to the photo above? And what does all of this have to say about the politics of hair in the workplace?
Like you, I am in a continual conversation with myself and others about what it will take for us as a worldwide (and local) community to address the challenges that face us. And it seems to me that one of our biggest problems is that we see ourselves as independent – not interdependent. Being independent makes it easy to look out for myself, to do what’s in my best interest, but not in the best interest of others. And the damaging ways in which that affects us as a society I think is becoming more and more apparent as we watch markets collapse, and corruption become exposed.
The concept of “oneness” is a profound one for me: the way in which if you shift perspective you realize everything and everyone is connected in some way or another. The idea, if only explored at its surface, can get “new-agey” really fast. But explored in depth, it brings about many new possibilities – and responsibilities – responsibilities that I think 21st century leaders will need to challenge us all to engage with.
It won’t be easy or comfortable – but it is what’s necessary. This clip of angel Kyodo williams being interviewed by the Global Oneness Project asks an important question: what will it take for us to be unwilling to continue to tolerate separateness as a way of being? angel also has a lot to offer in thinking about the connections between spiritual practice and social justice.
To watch the full interview with angel Kyodo williams click here. For videos and interviews with other thinkers and doers around the world who are exploring oneness, go here. I’ve spent hours browsing…
