Good to read this again, Open. With regard to a recent undertaking full of passion and commitment, I took a risk and stepped up and out with a pure and zealous heart to help realign energies that had run amuck. A few didn't get or appreciate my vibe. They did their best to silence and beat me down. In the process, I managed to nix some real red-neck discrimination and advocate for justice where a few marginalized folks were concerned. Makes my heart sing that I was able to successfully set things 'right' for them.

Although I have withdrawn from the front lines where others fight for power and the limelight, I'm standing in the background, continuing to express my truth. I'm so over being silenced, accommodating 'anything goes'. It's exhausting though to stay the path of light in a world where ego and exploitation run wild. I'm highly imperfect, too, but I'm vigilant about monitoring the purity of my intentions to get back on track when I go astray.

Jenny's line from Forrest Gump comes to mind. "Dear God, make me a bird. So I could fly far. Far far away from here."

I take heart from your article. A welcomed blast of courage.

Burn baby burn.

Thank you.

Cathy