Rhonda Magee - Mindfulness, Interconnection, and Justice

Published: Sept. 24, 2021, 8:18 a.m.

b"In this episode, Wendy speaks with law professor, author, and meditation teacher, Rhonda Magee. Rhonda's work has focused on bringing contemplative approaches into the practice of law, and the fight for social justice. This conversation covers many topics, including:\\nher path to contemplative practice from roots in the American South;\\nmindfulness in the fight for racial justice;\\nembracing equanimity when you really want a certain outcome;\\ncontemplative approaches in law;\\nawakening to our interconnectedness;\\nchallenging the idea of one winner/one loser (the adversarial model in law);\\nbalancing individual rights with a connected whole;\\nrestorative justice and collaborative divorce;\\nhow racism harms us all (including white folks);\\nbias, fear and safety in the body;\\nhow dominator culture cuts us off from our bodies;\\nracial capitalism;\\nColorInsight vs. color blindness;\\nand the joy that comes from embracing our shared humanity.\\nFull show notes and resources"