Within the past year I have begun to embrace the philosophy of the law of attraction. That is (for you non-Secret folks) the idea that we are capable of shaping our existence with the power of our thoughts. When I first saw the Secret I was totally put off by the insistence that focusing one’s attention on world events–those mired in pain and suffering–manifests more of the same. As a journalist and more importantly a self-proclaimed militant, this seemed like some Christian-right propaganda. But in putting this concept–one seemingly oversimplifying centuries of socio-political mechanisms (racism, sexism, homophobia…) of oppression–into practice I’m reconsidering my judgment.
Changing my focus from being angry about oppression to concentrating more on ways to aide in its demise has brought me some much-needed balance. This simple paradigm shift has served as the catalyst for a spiritual awakening. Hate is real but love is abundant. Still, I battle with my rage almost daily. From the misogynist music blaring in my women’s gym (crazy-ass Lucille Roberts) every morning to the racist cops trying to intimidate me in my own neighborhood, it’s difficult to stay positive. How does one maintain spirituality while remaining politically awareness?
-Grenarican
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