Wisdom of Our Bodies

In the silent communication of brawn and bone, our bodies convey stories without words, signaling safety and danger through tension and release. Within our flesh and blood, we possess a primal intelligence, reacting swiftly to protect us or respond to discomfort, ease, vitality, or numbness.

Our bodies serve as the platform for life's unfolding, where fears arise, hopes soar, and experiences imprint deeply, holding onto memories even as the mind tries to suppress them.

Trauma, a lurking presence within us, isn't just an emotional echo but a physical response ingrained in our very cells. It can lie dormant or flare up, affecting every aspect of our being.

This trauma, passed down through generations, is intertwined with our nation's fabric. America, marked by its contradictions, bears the scars of ancient conflicts that have transcended time and space, perpetuated by the divisive concept of race.

Today's battleground isn't just in the public sphere; it resides within our own bodies. The fight for power, recognition, and justice begins with an internal struggle, a silent conversation between body and soul. To dismantle systems of supremacy, we must start with ourselves, one step at a time.

Ultimately, it is within our bodies—the vessel of our fears and dreams—that true change must occur. Here, at the core of our humanity, we must foster understanding, compassion, and the courage to heal historical wounds, forging a future where every individual can experience genuine freedom.

May we honor the silent wisdom of our bodies,
recognizing their role as the sacred vessels of our existence,
guiding us through the dance of life's unfolding.

As we navigate the depths of our being,
may we cultivate compassion and courage,
embarking on a journey towards healing
and liberation for ourselves and all humanity.

In sinew's silence, stories unfold,
Words unspoken, tales untold.
Safety whispers, danger cries,
In tension's grip, truth lies.

Flesh and blood, a primal force,
Reacting swiftly, charting course.
Discomfort's touch, ease's balm,
Vitality's dance, numbness' calm.

Life's stage, our bodies bear,
Fears that rise, hopes that dare.
Memories etched, deep and true,
Despite the mind's bid to subdue.

Trauma's shadow, ever near,
A physical echo, crystal clear.
Passed through ages, woven deep,
In every cell, its secrets keep.

America's fabric, woven tight,
Bearing scars of ancient fight.
Conflict's legacy, etched in space,
Carried forward, in every race.

The battleground within, unseen,
Where struggles rage, silent and keen.
Power, recognition, justice sought,
In the depths of self, battles fought.

True change, within us lies,
In bodies' depths, where courage lies.
Understanding, compassion's art,
Healing wounds, a brand-new start.

In our vessels, fears and dreams reside,
Where humanity's core, we must abide.
With each step, towards freedom's call,
In our bodies' stories, we stand tall.