Remember? We became a nation of somnambulists. In shock, we watched the news for clues. We called family and friends to find out if one of ours was among the dead. Why them and not us? The fear and helplessness engulfed us. Numb, we demanded blame and blood: Who can we shame? Some of us turned to the 'Just-World Hypothesis', targeting groups and making lines between “us” and “them.” Our collective anger served as a crumbling bulwark against the chaos.
Remember what we were doing after learning about the June 12th massacre at The Pulse?
Remember? We became a nation of somnambulists. In shock, we watched the news for clues. We called family and friends to find out if one of ours was among the dead. Why them and not us? The fear and helplessness engulfed us. Numb, we demanded blame and blood: Who can we shame? Some of us turned to the 'Just-World Hypothesis', targeting groups and making lines between “us” and “them.” Our collective anger served as a crumbling bulwark against the chaos.
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Nancy Long Foster, APRN, PhD is from the Aniwodi Cherokee clan. The Aniwodi clan were historically known as prominent medicine people. Dr. Foster is founder of Therapeutic Lifestyle Center of Utah where she practices psychiatric medicine. This June, Dr. Foster will be passing along wisdom from native ancestors through her series Walking on the Wind: Teachings for Harmony and Balance. Each week, there will be a teaching about key traditions and philosophies that have guided the Cherokee for many years. It is an honor and a privilege to receive these teachings as there are few Aniwondi Cherokee people left to pass them on. Sessions are held on Thursdays 6:30 - 7:30 from June 2 - 30. The cost for each session is a $25 offering. |
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