05/31/2024
The sun is shining because it has no other job but to provide warmth and radiance. The moon reflects the sunlight so that we could see through the darkest of nights along with the stars. Trees grow strong and tall even through the city and constant change. People scatter, going to, and from looking for a place where they feel as though they belong. Belonging is a mindset that can be ubiquitous and so home can become wherever the heart is at. The mobile nature of security is imperative to adaptation. Resilience is a skill that was born from the necessity of trials and tribulations. Hardships, as bitter as they may be, are the way through the darkness. They teach valuable lessons which may be applied universally. Persistence is a constant effort and can be the reason for success or failure. The ability to recognize when to be stubborn and when to be malleable is key when it comes to navigating unfamiliar territories such as the ones we encounter when pursuing new careers, ways of life, or even relationships. Taurus is a sign that is said to be hardheaded. For a while, I saw that as a potential weakness. However, I am addicted to success which is a selling point that adds to the quality of my reputation. Up to this point in my life, I have been balancing which things to standby and which things to let go to the wayside. I have been surprised to find that compromises sneak their way into every aspect of living. As I write this, I am curious as to how that caught me off guard. Compensation is the way of life! Push and pull is how we balance. Maybe I CAN be a bit bullheaded at times. AS I address my ego and learn to let go of any preconceived notions, I improve my ability to adjust. for if I have an idea of what something is before I truly know, it shapes the interaction. That biased interaction may lead to false presentations. But, what if bias is natural? What if bias is an instinctual habit that has saved lives? how do we eliminate bias while protecting and serving? How do we assess the safety of situations? What is the difference between racism and judgment? These are things that I ponder throughout the day and I have come to the conclusion that racism is a bit different than, simple bias. The criteria which people used to judge is not as problematic as the resulting actions of their assessment. So as we travel around the world, let’s be aware of our preconceived notions. Let’s take the proper precautions to ensure our safety while maintaining a vulnerable space. Vulnerability is the way to learning after all. In places like these, we can except each other, come as we are, embrace our differences, and improve together. Consent is an essential aspect of this agreement as well, since the only way that one’s guard may be let down is if they decide to do so. Here, I want you all to feel like you Can be as naked as you want without fear of harassment. Whether you choose to open or close completely, I want you to know that that’s all right. I am in the business of meeting people where they are. This place serves as a common ground so that regardless of where you are in your life, we have a common ground to stand on. This is a safe space which I have crafted and continue to facilitate in the name of peace, light, and prosperity. Any form of contact requires consensual agreement before initiation. Otherwise, it borders on the definition of assault. How many times have we touched someone without their permission? What would it look like if we asked for permission before these interactions? In my chosen career path, we call this type of contract “informed consent“. In my personal life, I use similar agreements and have come to the realization that the nature of human interactions is often spontaneous, and so the informative process is challenging. In the patient care setting, it is important to define boundaries so that the subject matter of the encounter is finite. Finite relationships can be defined better than their counterparts and so informed consent is more feasible and more effective in these sort of situations. Here, however, in this time and place, I want the bounds of our relations to be infinite. So if you agree, then we will move forward with the mentality that recognizes the unpredictability of any given relationship including the one we are building. This is something that I would like to focus my wedding vows around. it reminds me of the well-known, “for better or for worse“. When I take my wife’s hand in marriage in front of peers, family, members, and the rest of the world, I will bear witness to the unknown. In that same breath, I will verbally commit myself to the maintenance and improvement our marriage. This act of devotion is a testament of my internal conviction and symbolizes the union of many families. I hold similar sentiments towards family. We operate in parallel ordinances that are so close together in space that they form accord like strings on a guitar. We are expecting our second child in the coming months and this reminds me that we have become blood relatives. We have formed more than spiritual ties. What we have done is facilitated the formation of physical ties as well. As we continue to raise ourselves and our children upwards, our mental ties continue to improve. selective as we are, we CHOOSE to embrace the communities that we join. Thank you for being present, being aware, and being yourself. Let me know how you think we can best serve one another. For starters, we can do business together. 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-Jai’Kir