Tribal Voice 2

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This pretty much sums up how I’m feeling today, 24 hours after The March.

I will admit it wasn’t an easy thing for me to do; I’m an introvert and usually try to avoid crowds at all costs. But there comes a time when it is necessary to put aside personal comfort and preference and dive into the world. That day was yesterday. And something pretty amazing happened, personally as well as collectively. I found my tribe.

I have community all around me in my daily life, both in my local village and online, so it’s not just that. Yesterday I belonged. I blended in with a larger whole, without ever losing my own identity or voice. Most of you would never suspect how often I feel like I don’t quite fit in, don’t quite belong, how I’m never sure if who I am is enough. Yesterday, marching through London amongst that great sea of humanity, I came home to roost within my own being.

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Today, as I consider how best to move forward after the exhilaration of yesterday, I have a new freedom, a freedom to speak what I feel from where I am right now. Oh, believe me, there were people who were more protest-savvy than me, people who were wittier and more articulate than I will ever be. But no one else can speak for me, no one else comes from quite my experience or perspective. My voice is my own, and it can sing in concert with the vast sea of people who are working to make the world a better place.

Photo credit: Emma Lynne Anderson

This morning I wrote letters to the President of the United States and the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, things I’ve never done before. And then I compiled a list of Trump affiliated businesses to boycott. Starting out as I mean to go on!

(Not all the photos on this post are mine. There are so many going around on social media, that I grabbed a few without knowing who to credit. Thank you to the many marchers who shared their images and enthusiasm!)

2 thoughts on “Tribal Voice 2

  1. Dear Kimberly,
    I was happy to see how so many people came together in support of a greater good for all. “JUST SAY NO!” is the correct responce to fashism of any form. No thank you! The serenity prayer for me is only part of my answer. This “NONothing reactionary group has been elected to represent the US, this government does not reflect my values and is unamerican. Nuff said! “This Too Shall Pass!”
    My support of the courageous people marching comes from my heart in admiration.
    I am filled with gladness at you walking the world as you are. Thank you. Kent

    1. Kent, it’s lovely to hear from you and your kind words are much appreciated! I love that like-minded people can connect and stay connected even when we’re on different sides of the world!

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