Balancing compassion and accountability in antiracism conversations requires navigating the tension between understanding where others are in their journey and holding them accountable for the harm they may cause or perpetuate. I have been focusing on these themes from my book "Mindful Race Talk".
1. Understand the Context of Both Compassion and Accountability
Balancing compassion and accountability is an ongoing practice that requires self-awareness, patience, and a willingness to adapt. By integrating these principles, we can create spaces for transformative conversations that foster both personal growth and systemic change. I feel clear that I don't need to be friends with everyone and not everyone needs to like me and yet I wish everyone well and am rooting for our collective liberation. We may not all have the same path to get to liberation. Learn more about Mindful Race Talk book. Comments are closed.
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AuthorNathalie Edmond is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in the treatment of trauma from a mindfulness based and somatic approach. She is also a yoga teacher and anti-racism educator. She lives with her family in New Jersey. Archives
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