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Change starts with me. Change starts with you. Growth+Change = Discomfort+Pain

 

First, I just want to acknowledge what a heavy 10 days this has been. No matter what our background, race, religion, economic situation, sexual orientation, we have all felt the heaviness of theses times. And most of us, I hope, have realized that we all have room to learn, grow and support change in ourselves, our family, our community, our nation and our globe when it comes to racism and social injustice. 

The devastating injustices against George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and countless others have brought to the forefront what this country has been facing for centuries: deeply-rooted, systemic racism. Being a silent bystander is not an option, we must be very vocal about being anti-racist. This is the time to take a stand and to take action.

Unfortunately, many big Pilates and Wellness platforms have remained silent or only spoke up once being called-out. They have not used to their platform to amplify Black voices, using the excuse that they don't get involved in "political issues". This is wrong...this is not a political issue, it is a human issue, it is a safety issue, it is a public health issue. And just to be transparent: I am very liberal politically (in fact, at the age of 6 years old, my father insultingly called me a "bleeding-heart liberal". I have worn that label, much to my father's dismay, proudly for the past ~40 years of my life).

I want to be extremely clear as to what I stand for. If you have been following me the past week on my social media accounts, there should not have been any confusion as to where I stand in supporting the Black Lives Matter movement. The posts have not been subtle, and may have even been uncomfortable for you, they were for me, too.

For years, I have supported organizations that are dedicated to under-served communities with my time and money. But, over the last week, as I listened and learned from Black voices, I realized that, for me, this wasn't enough. So, here are a few things that I am doing to "level-up" and "UNlearn" and wanted to share the same resources with you:

I am taking the following workshops:

https://chrissyking.lpages.co/anti-racism-for-fitness-professionals-how-to-show-up-better-_6-15-20/

http://www.robynyoukilis.com/wellnessforall/

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/introduction-to-anti-racism-for-pilates-studios-instructors-tickets-107387488870

I have joined the following groups: 

https://inner-play-anti-racism-practice-group.mn.co/landing?space_id=2486090

https://www.patreon.com/thegreatunlearn

This is just a start. I will keep learning from Black anti-racism educators and leaders, and offering resources for this community. Because we ALL have a responsibility to engage in anti-racism work in our home and in our communities.

I will also be donating 50% of all online workshops purchased on my website during June 2020 to various organizations supporting Black communities, including:

Lunch On Me: https://www.lunchonme.org/

SuprMarkt: https://suprmarkt.la/about/

Step Up Women's Network: http://www.suwn.org/what-we-do

Here is another great list of how to help and support the cause: https://blog.beautycounter.com/time-to-step-up-for-equality-everything-you-need-to-know-to-take-action-now/?bcee=bmljb2xlQGludGVncmF0aXZlYWdpbmcuY29t&utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=SheerDefense_6.8

 

 

We all can do more. We can all do better. I hope we will.

 

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