Mindful of Race: Transforming Racism from the Inside Out

Description

“Racism is a heart disease,” writes Ruth King, “and it’s curable.” Exploring a
crucial topic seldom addressed in meditation instruction, this revered teacher
takes to her pen to shine a compassionate, provocative, and practical light
into a deeply neglected and world-changing domain profoundly relevant to all
of us. With Mindful of Race, Ruth King offers: Tend first to our suffering,
listen to what it is trying to teach us, and direct its energies most
effectively for change. Here, she invites us to explore: Ourselves as racial
beings, the dynamics of oppression, and our role in racism • The power of
paying homage to our most turbulent emotions, and perceiving the wisdom they
hold • Key mindfulness tools to understand and engage with racial tension •
Identifying our “soft spots” of fear and vulnerability―how we defend them and
how to heal them • Embracing discomfort, which is a core competency for
transformation • How our thoughts and emotions “rigidify” our sense of
self―and how to return to the natural flow of who we are • Body, breath, and
relaxation practices to befriend and direct our inner resources • Identifying
our most sensitive “activation points” and tending to them with caring
awareness • “It’s not just your pain”―the generational constellations of
racial rage and ignorance and how to work with them • And many other
compelling topics Drawing on her expertise as a meditation teacher and
diversity consultant, King helps readers of all backgrounds examine with fresh
eyes the complexity of racial identity and the dynamics of oppression. She
offers guided instructions on how to work with our own role in the story of
race and shows us how to cultivate a culture of care to come to a place of
greater clarity and compassion. Read more

Features:

Product Details:

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Sounds True (June 1, 2018)
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Paperback ‏ : ‎ 280 pages
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1683640810
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 13
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 9.6 ounces
• Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.25 x 0.65 x 7.95 inches
• Best Sellers Rank: #63,307 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #210 in Discrimination & Racism #221 in African American Demographic Studies (Books) #511 in Meditation (Books)
• #210 in Discrimination & Racism
• #221 in African American Demographic Studies (Books)