This is a great read and a roadmap for releasing the fear that comes with being labeled 'bad' or 'imperfect'. We can accept the reality of harm without tolerating it. You've reminded me how perfectionism—moral perfectionism in this case—upholds patriarchal white supremacy by preventing action and critical self-reflection. The article affirms my belief that there are infinite paths to happiness. I appreciate the reminder! :)
Thanks for reading, Philip! And most definitely agreed, our passion and pursuit to undo white supremacy and patriarchy can be infiltrated by the moral absolutism produced by those systems. Also, I’m stealing “there are infinite paths to happiness” :)
I love this, We’re so often taught to think in binaries, it’s freeing to understand things from a both/and perspective. Beautiful read thanks for sharing!!
This is a great read and a roadmap for releasing the fear that comes with being labeled 'bad' or 'imperfect'. We can accept the reality of harm without tolerating it. You've reminded me how perfectionism—moral perfectionism in this case—upholds patriarchal white supremacy by preventing action and critical self-reflection. The article affirms my belief that there are infinite paths to happiness. I appreciate the reminder! :)
Thanks for reading, Philip! And most definitely agreed, our passion and pursuit to undo white supremacy and patriarchy can be infiltrated by the moral absolutism produced by those systems. Also, I’m stealing “there are infinite paths to happiness” :)
I love this, We’re so often taught to think in binaries, it’s freeing to understand things from a both/and perspective. Beautiful read thanks for sharing!!
Thanks for reading! Breaking out of binaries is the key to our future for real