Last week I learned to “Listen more; talk less. It will be good to give the microphone to someone else who is living a different experience than your own.”
I’ve been incredibly inspired to use my platform to continue to uplift voices and stories of those who need to be heard right now. So I’d like to remind you if you didn’t hear it last week or maybe you did and thought, what could I possibly have to say? What could I contribute? Is my story/thought/idea/moment worth sharing? I am here to remind you, the answer is yes, you do have a story to share.
Last week, I had originally set a deadline to call into the voicemail line I set up. After thinking on it this past week, I realized there is no deadline on telling your story. There is no deadline on speaking your truth. There is no deadline on reaching out to me to help you conquer your fears. Facing Fear with Sara is open to you.
I’d like to remind you I’ve set up a voicemail line and an anonymous form for our Black brothers and sisters to call in and tell your story. Here’s how you can...
Maybe you know someone else with a story needing to be heard. Send them this episode via text or DM them with my social media posts on Facebook or Instagram at @facingfearwithsara. I hope whoever is listening finds warmth and encouragement in hearing my voice inviting them to open this line of communication.
There so many resources out there and I encourage you to continue reading, listening and taking action. One resource I want to share is the Brown Eye, Blue Eye experiment by Jane Elliott. And then I want to you to listen to an interview she did just recently.
Finally, we will end this show with 8 minutes and 46 seconds of silence in honor of George Floyd.
Accountability is important. Here is what I am doing to educate myself. Please know I am open to more resources and education, so send them my way.