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EVERY step counts...as long as it is sincere, it counts because it's significant that you have decided that oppressive forces will no longer have control over your mind. As incomplete as it may be on the outset, it is nothing to scoff at because it will drive you/us to progressively greater levels of healing. The elephant is taken one bite at a time, but that first bite sets the stage. People see what's possible when they are able to witness someone who has been in their shoes. That's a GOOD thing. It seems the spirit of what you are concerned about is being arrogant, and with that, I agree. Maintaining a level head and knowing your vulnerabilities keeps you going in a forward direction. So, we don't need arrogance, but we do need to set standards...peace.
I think we're on the same page ... a journey does begin with one step ... but i don't think we can begin the celebration party at that first step.
Consciousness seems to be a series of many steps, but if those steps do not end in freedom from white supremacy racism ... there should be no party.
Many are partying at the thought of being conscious ... taking a first step or two ... never completing the journey.
Which is why i don't understand why it gets so much play.
An addict that remains an addict, only taking steps to recovery, never completing the process ... is still an addict.
We're addicts until we complete the recovery process .... no matter how many steps toward recovery we take.
Call them conscious or call them unconscious ... at the end of the day they're the same ... dependent on racism white supremacy.
I see no substantive difference.
Love You!
Destee