Erasing Trends & Embracing Truth

The Seeds You Sow

Seed of the Day: This week we had a difficult but much needed conversation about the recent sexual assault allegations that have been covered in the news and shared through the #MeToo movement. We stressed the importance of recognizing if we are going to discuss the issue of sexual assault we first have to address the issue of a culture that objectifies women and the power dynamics that are being demonstrated between men and women. We also highlighted the point that these recent allegations are NOT trending topics, but a painful truth that we all - men and women - are experiencing and dealing with. Through this conversation we were able to shed light onto the people aiming to overcome their pain and foster hope as they reclaim their power by sharing their stories. We also promoted the need to establish healthy and respectful mindsets between men and women, so that we can encourage a culture of people who look to love & support one another, instead of to dominate and control. Take Root & Give Back: Youth Uprising Center Reading is Good for the Soil: Have a Little Faith (Mitch Albom) & "The Prophet (Khalil Gibran) Articles Referenced: Sexual Violence Against Women: Understanding Cross-Cultural Intersections (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3777345/)