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Today's card, chosen specifically for my Seeing White Study Group: @ourtarot's Justice, as represented by Mamie Till-Mobley. Eerily fitting, as today we discussed how whiteness and citizenship were conflated through the justice system in the 18th - 20th centuries in the US. . . Mamie Till-Mobley publicly pursued justice for her son Emmett Till's wrongful, racist murder in 1955. I'm awed and inspired by her courage, commitment, and ability to speak truth to power. #tarot #ourtarot #justice #racialjustice #citizenship #usa #seeingwhite #emmetttill

Hey, Dad. #mypops #papasan #dad #grief #death #hello #signs #beloved #ancestors

Two pieces of advice from "Advice From My 80-Year-Old Self: Real Words of Wisdom from People Ages 7 to 88." #advice #book #friendship #benicetoyourself #breakfast #reading

Godspeed, little buddy! You've got a long way to go before you get home, but heading towards downtown Oakland is a start. #bus #book #solo #rider #epic #journey #hawaii #actransit #alameda #oakland #morning #commute

I find altars everywhere. #sausalito #sidewalk #garden #sacred #buddha #virginmary #virgendeguadalupe #jesus #angels #doves #arandomgoose #thewholecrew

Everyone's lists of impressive things they've accomplished this year poke at my insecurities around productivity, success, and acceptance from others. So! Here's my list of not-particularly-amazing things I did in 2018: 1. I was with my dad in his last days, hours, and moments in this realm, and I was with his body after his spirit moved into Whatever Comes Next. I'm proud of the commitment, care, and strength I demonstrated during an incredibly devastating and emotional time. 2. I faithfully attended therapy and processed all kinds of shit. 3. I started cooking more, and eating in a way that my body seems to like. I'm shifting my relationship with food, little by little. 4. I survived grief. 5. I managed to continue running my business while grieving. This is a fucking miracle, if there ever was one. 6. I'm less freaked out about money, even though my financial situation hasn't changed. I'm more at peace with the ebb and flow of income, as an entrepreneur. 7. I'm stepping more confidently into what I want to offer, in my business: I'm ready to work with white women on understanding, identifying, and interrupting everyday white supremacy. I'm excited about doing this one-on-one and in groups (holler if you're interested!). 8. I spent a lot of time with my youngest niece and nephew, who I adore and am wildly invested in. 9. I've started reading more, and am looking forward to holding myself accountable to reading every day. 10. I like who I am. I'm living in integrity with my values, for the most part, and I feel good about the person I'm becoming. I'm excited to see how I'll grow and stretch in 2019. Loving you, no matter what you accomplished this year. #2018 #reflection #list #accomplishments #whatever #2019 #nye #newyears #new #year #same #me

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