excerpt from @RACE UNITY (see Aug 31, 2010)
We are all one and we are all unique. When we know this on a visceral level, a spiritual level, and emotional level, an intellectual level, on a family level we will be where we need to be.
I asked a friend of mine what he wanted to be called (referring to ethnicity, race, etc.) His answer was "Matthew". When my children were growing up I taught them to describe gestures, hair color, eye color, clothes color, etc. to designate an individual. If they were not born in America I asked them to also name the country, this gave a hint as to possible cutural differences. These were basically observations, not value judgments. It I wanted to know what they were like, they were taught kind, sweet, nice, funny, honest, friendly, shy, etc.
It is interesting to be on email and know I can't see the person but become familiar with the ways of expressing feelings, thoughts, ideas and opinions. I miss the variety of visual stimulation but know I am seeing more of the inner person when the responses are honest and sincere even though not always in agreement. It takes longer to feel comfortable because I tend to want to see the expression in the eyes and body language to get a sense of sincerity, intensity, et.
Must get back to work but know I love you,
Anne
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