I deeply admire people who can stay in those spaces and continue to patiently and graciously speak the truth and change minds. I just know I am not one of them. I’ve spent years of my life in spaces with people who really didn’t want me there

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Thank you for a poignant theme with lessons into other places where we all must stand up or become complicit in self reverential behaviour

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Paul James Crook
Paul James Crook

Written by Paul James Crook

Possibilities in mind, body & spirit opened by being in Fragile States: countries & inside my own head. Exploring one’s self & community Challenging boundaries

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