A New Day: Recent Episodes
Dr Maria Mutitu
Speaking about mental dis-ease is a taboo subject in many African and religious communities. As a member of this community who has walked this journey of healing, I want to share openly so that others may find the courage to accept their discomfort and seek assistance.
https://abcnews.go.com/US/georgetown-law-professor-terminated-remarks-black-students/story?id=7641326
https://www.wistv.com/2021/10/22/columbia-charter-school-teacher-fired-after-accusations-writing-racial-slur-board/
Don't let your biases get you fired.
“Having courage does not mean that we are unafraid. Having courage and showing courage means we face our fears.”
― Maya Angelou
“Understanding is the first step to acceptance, and only with acceptance can there be recovery.”
― J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
2020 tested all of us in unimaginable ways. Let's take the lessons learned and turn them into 2021 victories.
In this episode I share a little of my personal journey of healing from mental dis-ease.
I came to the realization that I have an unconscious belief system that's often derailing my best laid plans. In this podcast I share how our social beliefs and norms could be causing as to destroy the very social structure we say we want to belief. Dr. Jill Biden has found her very title questioned and the efforts in acquiring a PhD minimized.
We must question these underlying assumptions of who we are so we can reach where we want to go.
I endeavored to create moments of silence in the past week and while I didn't achieve a quiet state of mind. I realized that being aware of the moment and thoughts I was having was equally uplifting and calming.
I shared Khalil Gibran's piece "Peace and Love" from "Parables of Peace".
In this busy time of the year, let's be more aware of our own activities, instead of simply going down the streams of thoughts unaware.
Lovely week ahead!
My First Podcast!! It's raw and unedited. I had to upload before I talked myself out of it. Power of Presence.
The touching sharing from Meghan Markle, The Duchess of Sussex, has me aspiring to enter that space from which authentic power, emanates. I share my thoughts on these powerful moments from this family's experience as I continue to ruminate on these lessons.
Enjoy, leave me a comment!
Thank you for listening!
Love and Light!
Maria