05/06/2020
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Black Lives Matter
Historically the BWY has been reluctant to take a position on political issues; but “Black Lives Matter” is not political it is humanitarian. Benjamin Crump spoke about a “Pandemic of Racism and discrimination” and he’s not wrong.
The heartbreaking truth is that George Floyd’s death is not an isolated case. Discrimination, suffering and violations of fundamental human rights can be found everywhere when we put our attention on looking for them.
There are times of great darkness in Kali Yuga and we can feel disempowered, overwhelmed, outraged or despairing in alternating or equal measure. But all things are transient and times are changing; there is hope and we must remember and hold on to that.
As yogis we are at our most powerful when we remain centered, when we can use our practice to manage the sometimes rapidly mounting tide of our outrage and our grief, and challenge our energies into positive action for change.
Change, like yoga, starts within and continues with small steps that eventually lead to a big difference. And so today, and every other day, we stand together with Black Lives Matter, and we stand tall and walk forward firmly in support of humanitarianism.
It seems in an earlier post we have inadvertently used words that have been taken to be offensive so we apologise, we are all learning. We invite you to spread peace, to walk with us for change, and to post a candle in memorial to honour George Floyd and all the forgotten or invisible victims of oppression everywhere.
Gillian Osborne
BWY Vice Chair
