I've been arrogant about so much. I have have this following this platform, before & throughout, learned and unlearned a couple of things- then all of a sudden The growth stopped once I started to believe I was morally superior.

I started sharing what i learned and thought I knew, have a few run ins with folks who challenged me and my initial response is almost always to reject and repell because I am so certain that I'm right and that anyone who challenges me must only be looking for a fight.

I start seeing people who make mistakes in their thinking & actions with disposability & less compassion, & less faith in transformation. The gratification of what I think I know ends up ostrasizing other people's humanity & isolating myself.

I made it my business never to forget where I come From, but I ended up doing it anyway. I never want to forget what I didn’t know because I don't ever want to criminalize other people for not knowing, or thinking like me, especially when my thinking could be wrong.

I don't want to just want to see myself in the parts of people that make me feel good about who I think I am. I want to also see myself in the parts of people that aren't so convenient and challenge my ability to be more gentle.