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Ferguson, MO

11/30/2014

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I fear for our black men. I also fear for our law enforcement.

Like me, many people were frustrated with the verdict not to indict Officer Darren Wilson for the murder of 18 year-old Michael Brown in Ferguson, MO. Protesters have become very active around the country as a result, while the message hash tag #BlackLivesMatter is now trending. As I work through denial and even some naiveté on my part, I have yet to find my voice on an issue that has become endemic in today’s society, and it’s not because I don’t feel passionate about what seems to be a humane dilemma facing black men; it’s because of it. The decision in Ferguson is just another example of how this dilemma is so deeply entrenched.  
Black lives do matter, as do the lives of everyone on this planet. That anyone would believe otherwise simply astounds me; really, I can’t think of a better word to describe my reaction to the thought of someone feeling justified in taking the life of another. I’ve come to realize that there are people who don’t value life – be it their own life or the life of someone else. But truth be told we all devalue some aspect of life, which is partly due to a few ingrained beliefs we can’t seem to shake that come courtesy of our personal upbringing, as well as certain “societal norms” that come in the form of a structural class system, imposed government, and of course, racism (sadly, I do consider racism to be a societal norm, whether we want to admit or not. You can blame it on our country’s history of slavery and oppression).  

The bigger picture being drawn here portrays the need for a shift in the way society views not just blacks, but women, Muslims, and all other elements that are seen as different. This coincides with an even more important need to shift how we view ourselves as individuals. Self-compassion, with a commitment to eradicate all the opinions and stereotypes that have been inaccurately ascribed for centuries is the only way to preserve life, thus ensuring that our lives always matter. It doesn’t escape me that this is much easier said than done, that this pie in the sky thinking requires a total revamp of life as we know it. But it also doesn’t mean that this isn’t the answer, or that neither you nor I couldn’t be initiators for such change, bringing about a new trend.

The image of Aquarius the Water Bearer pouring ether from the heaven’s above (not water, which is often confused, understandably so) is the perfect symbol that reflects this ideal. Ether is the spirit and energy that connects us all and holds us together as a perfect society – the human collective. Warrior planet Mars moves into the forward thinking sign of Aquarius this week, and will remain throughout the end of the year. This astrological omen serves as an opportunity to better understand how we all win when we learn to value at least one life, whether yours or theirs. 

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MDG
12/5/2014 08:25:02 am

Why one culture feels it needs to separate itself from the rest of the hue-men race is rediculously stupid. We all came from the original sperm and egg. And it ain't never gonna change, no matter what the evil ones say or do.

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Tracey
12/6/2014 01:15:46 am

Heard! Thanks for you comment, MDG! I agree that we need to recognize we're all the same, made from the same "stuff" :-)

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