Hi all, As I observe the George Floyd trials proceeding here it has given me some concern about what might happen if justice isn't served. Last year was pretty devastating, and with the militancy of so many anti-progressive groups (as in January) it has me wondering if there is anything that could be done in advance to avoid the worst outcomes. This is a bit utopian I admit, and sometimes things just have to unfold, but the question has crossed my mind whether civil society can or should try to do anything culturally, communally, to prepare and build resilience beyond the security measures being taken. In some ways the latter are only heightening tensions and the sense of dystopia.
I started meditating about twenty years ago, and though I'm far from expert I really do think it's something that many people and cultures can relate to in various forms. It seems to help individuals and communities stay resilient and cope skillfully with times of stress or crisis. Therefore I cooked up the rather simplistic slogan "Meditation Not Violence." I haven't done anything with it yet, no project in the works or anything, but I'm curious what others think about the concept. If anyone has time to send any thoughts on or offlist -- and criticism is totally OK -- about the concept or the situation overall, and how or whether communities can prepare, it would be great to hear feedback. All best, Max
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