snipping the thread: Hair shirts, self-flagellation, and equality

Katherine Goff (Katherine_Goff who-is-at ceo.cudenver.edu)
Tue, 24 Nov 1998 10:20:07 -0700

Phil G. writes:
>Self-Social is the first distinction. We must all make this distinction or
>perish. I have no answers. If I did, I'd be wrong.

i don't want to take up any more of xmca time/space because it doesn't
seem like anyone else is contributing to this thread, but i want to thank
you for voicing yourself so consistently on this.

i still disagree, but it _is_ a jolt to hear such a completely
oppositional perspective (i wish i could come up with a non-visual analog
for perspective!)
it calls for more thinking on my part about what i am trying to
communicate, and to whom.
all my understandings come from an ecological base, a participatory
consciousnes, a systemic awareness of the infinite ripples of
repercussions of the smallest of my actions. being guided by a "do no
harm" imperative, my struggles are towards a place where i can stand and
_take action_ based on who i am as a compassionate, mortal, limited person
distinct from anyone else.

so, no answers here.

kathie

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