To My Fellow Enneagram 9s:
I am writing this just as much for myself as for anyone else who may need some extra motivation during these times.
I truly believe that there are times when our neutralness and ability to see both sides is exactly what is needed, and in those times our passivity can be our biggest strength. Especially when we go one step further and mediate. However, now is not the time for that.
Confrontation and speaking up is terrifying. Uncovering what we truly believe is challenging. Maintaining the stamina to stay worked up and passionate about justice is exhausting. But all of these are a MUST.
We MUST learn how to speak up for those who can no longer speak. We MUST learn to stand our ground, uncover our moral foundation and stand firm because there are many on the wrong side of this issue who are firm in their beliefs and we can NOT let them be stronger than we are. We MUST push through our slothfulness and stay active because there are those who have been fighting way longer than we have, and, especially if you are white, it has been a PRIVILEGE to take a “mental break” from the corruption and chaos.
Lastly, most of us have a reserve of anger bottled up from years of being complacent and letting things slide. It’s time to unleash that. This is a worthy target of all of your pent up anger. Don’t be afraid of the anger, I know it’s uncomfortable, but it is needed.
Don’t fall asleep to this issue or your responsibility to speak up.
Black. Lives. Matter.
