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Little share and response to a Q

Hello friends! 

Hope you are having a beautiful day. I wanted to make this video response to a Q from a lovely member of our little community here.

Sharing their comment here for context: “I wanted to comment here on something in your stories, I did respond in a message but I'm pretty sure you won't seeing and I would like to understand this if you have the time.  In regards to white people not using certain words, I'm not sure I understand this, is it to say that as white people we are not allowed to find value in others cultures? It seems to me a way to draw more lines between us.  As a human am I not allowed to find a word that resonates with me and use it? Can we not share something that has benefited our lives with others because it did not originate from someone of our race? I find this so confusing. I'm happy to be wrong of course.  I just don't see how drawing lines brings us together.”

As I feel a lot can be lost in written communication I wanted to make a video response so you can feel more the energy I want to share on topics like this.

The bottom line is I will never tell you what to say or what not to say. (Aside from obvious harassment, racism, sexism, ableism I.e intentionally hurting someone.) All I every will share is what I am able to from my path and practice. 

Personally I would love to see an openness to contemplation on nearly every topic,  but ultimately our path are always our own and I only want to be supportive, approachable, and respectful while I navigate my own.

Hope this video helps to see how I feel, but is in no way to tell you how to feel, what to say, how to say it, nothing like that. I’m only sharing my perspective and experience. 💜

The way I look at language shifting is more of  finding My Own Voice in it all. Shifting from Namaste to I Bow to the Divine We Share, for example, feels really good to me. But I don’t mean to inhibit anyone else’s connection to the words that feel best to them. I certainly do not wish to draw lines, but more so encourage us to just think on things and see if there is a fit that resonates more.

From a more astrological approach, we are in a phase of complete redesign of foundations, and words and language are such pieces of foundation imho (perhaps because of my Mercury/communication ruled chart).

Sending you love and warmth and thank you so much for this Q. Hope the vid quality isn’t too bad- I was in the middle of running errands and getting my hands dirty repotting some plants. 🌱😇🙏

Much love for a beautiful day. ☀️

Warmth,

Jillian


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Comments

I think the offensiveness comes from people using words frivolously, twisting the meaning behind it or using words without appreciating the meaning behind it. As an Indian woman, that is what I find offensive. If someone understands and applies the meaning of Namaste, and is respectful in their usage of it, it's great :)

Aarti

I feel it’s fine to say namaste. As far as I’m aware there are no ancient Indian people alive for me to offend - we all have as much right to the word as each other. I do find this sort of thing divisive. It keeps past hurt alive. In the case of namaste it’s particularly ironic given the meaning behind saying it. And as there is no direct one word translation (I was taught: the light in me sees the light in you, substitute light for life essence, true spirit, soul, divine spark etc) I will continue to use this beautiful term! Namaste all🥰

Gillian Forsyth

A values assessment, for anyone interested. I found it pretty awesome. Aligns with the concept of redefining by inner discovery https://www.viacharacter.org/

Erin Tobiasz


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