Representation Matters
Spring 2021, Issue #103
HOW ARE YOU FEELING? NOURISHING TOUCHES
Nancy Blanning
It is fascinating when we begin to listen to what we say in common figures of speech. Many of these phrases have reference to physical sensing. We reference sight when we say, “Oh, I see!” We mean we understand something, which invokes a different kind of seeing that does not involve our physical eyes. We can sense a plea for help without using our physical ears. We can feel touched by a kind word or sympathetic expression on someone’s face without using physical touch through our skin. There are many inner, intangible experiences we have in ways related to the physical sense world. It is as though the physical avenue of sensing is lifted up to a higher, more subtle level where our inner lives are activated in their own exploration of an interior world of feelings. It is well-validated when the physical senses are offered satisfying, reassuring sensations on the outside of the body, the feelings within our inner landscape feel reassured and nourished, too. Continue reading...
REPRESENTATION MATTERS: UPDATING WALDORF IN THE HOME TO ADDRESS THE PROBLEM OF "WHITE AS DEFAULT"
By Jasmine Rose
Growing up white in North America, having any awareness of race and racism is optional. As white parents, it is not something we have to think about nor talk about with our children. This is an aspect of white privilege, and is distinct from the reality of families of color in North America.
Often the first time a person of color hears a racial slur is as a very young child, even as young as three or four, when they are first gaining mastery of language and before they have individuated at the conclusion of the first seven-year cycle in child development as understood in anthroposophy. Beyond racist name-calling, which is of course damaging enough, the reality is Black, Indigenous and Latinx people in the United States and Canada are not only subjected to verbal racism, but are less likely to receive appropriate medical treatment and are at greater risk of being killed by the police.
NOTE FROM THE EDITOR- SPRING 2021
Dear Readers,
We hope that spring is bringing a renewed sense of hope into your lives.
You have probably noticed that in almost every issue of LILIPOH for the past two years we have included at least one Spanish language translation in the magazine. In past years, LILIPOH has worked closely with a team in China to translate complete issues of the magazine. These are small but significant steps toward language justice as we continue to create a more inclusive space within our pages and within our LILIPOH community.
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