Be Careful of the Traps of Blame and Numbness
In response to the killing of George Floyd and the subsequent protests that have erupted throughout our country, I have noticed my own tendency to want to blame others or simply check out and go numb.\xa0 While these are understandable reactions, they are not helpful or healthy.\xa0 On today\u2019s show I talk about how we can avoid these traps, and explore some ways we can stay open, curious, and engaged - even if we feel scared, angry, confused, or overwhelmed by all that is happening.\xa0 This is a time for us to wake up, step up, lean in, and for us to be willing to learn, grow, and change - individually and collectively.\xa0 We\u2019re all in this together.
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Resources:
Killer Mike speaking on May 29
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms on May 29
75 Things White People Can Do for Racial Justice
GoFundMe Campaign for George Floyd\u2019s Family
How to Be an Antiracist (book), by Ibram X. Kendi
White Fragility (book) by Robin DiAngelo
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We\u2019re All in This Together (new book), by Mike Robbins
We\u2019re All in This Together - virtual program
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Shareables:
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\u201cBlaming others or numbing out right now are not going to move us in the direction of healing, accountability, change, and justice that is necessary.\u201d \u2014 @MikeDRobbins
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\u201cIt\u2019s time for many of us to do and say things we have never done and said before.\u201d \u2014 @MikeDRobbins
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\u201cWe can and we must do better.\u201d \u2014 @MikeDRobbins
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