I learned the difference from a Western Settler mindset of "I Have Rights" and a Indigenous mindset of "I Have Obligations" instead of thinking I was born with rights, I choose to think I am born with obligations to serve past, present, and future generations and the earth.
I was sworn in as a school board member today! I am so happy and am feeling a bit emotional. My grandma stopped going to school at sixth grade on this same reservation. My mom wasn’t able to graduate high school. I graduated from this same school that I’m now a board member of.
how much of being a “night owl” is actually that the daytime has way more light, sound, detail, and interaction and your body is protecting itself from sensory overload
had an intense moment of release today. i try not to call my crying spells “moments of weakness.” wanted to share to let anyone else dealing with random bouts of sadness to know you’re not alone.