Episode 12: Evaluating Our Relationship with Discomfort in a Not-Self World

In this episode, hosts Andrea and Courtney explore the concept of energetic dysfunction in the context of white supremacist delusion. They discuss the imbalance of comfort in white bodies and the overfunctioning in discomfort experienced by black and brown bodies. They highlight the harmful effects of these imbalances and emphasize the importance of recognizing and addressing them in order to create a more equitable and liberated society.

Key Takeaways:

• White comfort and black discomfort are two interconnected aspects of energetic dysfunction in a white supremacist system.
• The inability to embrace discomfort and the overfunctioning in discomfort perpetuate the cycle of dehumanization.
• Recognizing and challenging white comfort and embracing discomfort are essential for dismantling white supremacist delusion and creating a more just and equitable society.

Notable Quotes:

• "When white people are so hyper fixated on their own comfort, they dehumanize themselves and reinforce the overfunctioning and discomfort of black and brown bodies." - Andrea
• "Black and brown bodies need to feel safe and comfortable in order to disrupt the cycle of overfunctioning in discomfort and reclaim their humanity." - Courtney

Resources:

• Andrea's course, Better Human.
• Ta-Nehisi Coates, Between The World And Me
• Paulo Friere's Pedagogy of the Oppressed
• Tema Okun's work on white supremacy culture
• Dr. Martin Luther King's "Letter From A Birmingham Jail"

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