Re-Vision means seeing a second time.
Having a new vision.
Or when composing, going back to reorganize, add, cut out, restructure, alter the language.
Or simply to make changes.
In this Wednesday Workshop, I talk about applying these concepts of revision and apply them to colorism healing with the 3 P’s:
- Probe
- Pivot
- Proceed
Probing Previous Attitudes About Colorism
While probing, we ask questions like:
- How have I perceived myself in the past, particularly my complexion, hair, eyes, nose, etc.?
- How did I develop those attitudes and perceptions?
- What about my beliefs and attitudes about others? How did I get there?
Pivoting
The pivot isn’t always a 180 degree reversal in the opposite direction. Like a compass with a full range of points, you can explore an array of perspectives. It’s not a binary, but a spectrum. Journal prompts for the pivot point:
- When was a time your perspective on beauty, skin color, hair texture, etc., flipped or was challenged or altered in some way?
- If you could respond now, what would you say?
- If you could revise earlier messages, what would the new and improved messages be?
Proceeding
Proceeding requires perseverance and vigilance. If we aren’ actively rowing, then we’re drifting. Questions to ponder in this phase:
- What’s one way you can continue on your own path of colorism healing?
- What about continuing your individual activism/advocacy against colorism?
- What potential hurdles or obstacles might you encounter as you proceed? What personal or communal resources will you use to overcome them?
New Attitudes About Colorism
People can change. Whether you’re working to change your own attitudes or you’re hoping to influence the attitudes of family, friends, or others, commit to this process, and you will see changes!
Homework: Do your one task to proceed. OR Pick up at whatever stage you’re in.
Affirmation: You have the power to change your reality!