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Mindful of race : transforming racism from the inside out

Title
Mindful of race : transforming racism from the inside out / Ruth King.
ISBN
9781683640813
1683640810
Publication
Boulder, Colorado : Sounds True, 2018.
Physical Description
viii, 265 pages ; 21 cm.
Summary
Drawing on her expertise as a meditation teacher and diversity consultant, the author helps readers of all backgrounds examine with fresh eyes the complexity of racial identity and the dynamics of oppression. She offers guided instructions on how to work with our own role in the story of race and shows us how to cultivate a culture of care to come to a place of greater clarity and compassion. Here, she invites us to explore: Ourselves as racial beings, the dynamics of oppression, and our role in racism The power of paying homage to our most turbulent emotions, and perceiving the wisdom they hold Key mindfulness tools to understand and engage with racial tension Identifying our zsoft spotsy of fear and vulnerability—how we defend them and how to heal them Embracing discomfort, which is a core competency for transformation How our thoughts and emotions zrigidifyy our sense of self—and how to return to the natural flow of who we are Body, breath, and relaxation practices to befriend and direct our inner resources Identifying our most sensitive zactivation pointsy and tending to them with caring awareness zIt’s not just your painy—the generational constellations of racial rage and ignorance and how to work with them And many other compelling topics . --Amazon.
Format
Books
Language
English
Added to Catalog
July 25, 2018
Contents
Introduction: Racism is a heart disease, and it's curable!
Part I: Understanding habits of harm-diagnosis
Chapter 1: Two realities, one truth
Chapter 2: Individual and group racial identity
Chapter 3: Racial group dominance and subordination
Chapter 4: Six hindrances to racial harmony
Part 1 Summary
Part 2: Mindfulness - heart surgery
Chapter 5: Life is not personal, permanent, or perfect
Chapter 6: Establishing a daily meditation practice
Chapter 7: Cultivating calm: sitting and walking practice
Chapter 8: Kindness practice
Chapter 9: Understanding the cycle of misperception
Chapter 10: Working with racial distress: RAIN practice
Part 2 Summary
Part 3: Cultivating a culture of care - recovery
Chapter 11: Cultivating moral character
Chapter 12: Campassion practice
Chapter 13: The wake-up call: racial affinity groups
Chapter 14: Talking about what distrubs you
Chapter 15: What white people can do with privilege
Chapter 16: What people of color must do together
Chapter 17: Artistry: cultural medicine
Chapter 18: Equanimity practice
Messy at best!
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