avatarLee Ameka

Summary

The website content reflects on the metaphorical act of "pulling up Love Pants" as a means to embrace a more compassionate and engaged perspective on life, particularly in the context of the Black Lives Matter movement and the broader societal changes.

Abstract

The author uses the metaphor of "Love Pants" to convey the transformative power of love and empathy in facing life's challenges and witnessing both the beauty and the pain in the world. This metaphor suggests that by metaphorically wearing love, one can find deeper meaning in everyday life, acknowledge the significance of individual actions within the larger context of society, and confront difficult realities without turning away. The author emphasizes the importance of this mindset during times of societal upheaval and change, encouraging personal growth and resilience. The content also acknowledges the contributions of various writers and leaders to the Black Lives Matter discourse on Medium, highlighting the importance of engaging in difficult conversations, as exemplified by Zulie Rane's article on the role of White people in addressing racism on social media platforms.

Opinions

  • The author believes that adopting a loving and empathetic mindset can lead to a greater sense of connection to the world and a deeper understanding of one's role in it.
  • There is an opinion that love enables individuals to face the harsh realities of the world, such as violence and loss, with a sense of responsibility and the ability to bear witness to both suffering and new beginnings.
  • The content suggests that the act of "pulling up Love Pants" is akin to mustering courage in the face of adversity, akin to the idiom of "putting on your big girl/boy pants" but with a more inclusive and expansive connotation.
  • The author expresses admiration for the discourse surrounding the Black Lives Matter movement on Medium, particularly commending the editors and writers who have contributed to the conversation, including a special mention of an article by Zulie Rane addressing the responsibility of White individuals in confronting racism on social media.

With My Love Pants Pulled Up

Wearing Love Makes us More

Photo by Vitae London on Unsplash

With my Love Pants pulled up, It’s not that absurd, for me to imagine Angels Leaning over each blade of grass, Whispering softly, ‘Grow, grow, grow…’

With my Love Pants pulled up, It’s not too Grand of me, to observe that we; that you and I, might Matter to the Whole, to the Entirety

And with my Love Pants pulled up I was able to sit, with my heart screaming inside me And stop my eyes, from looking away, From the horrifying violence, of a Brother’s parting

And now, with my Love Pants pulled up, I Bear Witness to the collapse, and to all to the Wonderous Beginnings And I whisper into the storm, into the Winds of Change ‘Grow, grow, grow…’

Note: It makes sense to me, but if it didn’t for you- ‘Pulling up your Love Pants’ is like ‘putting on your big girl/boy pants’; just more expansive.

In the past weeks, I have been reading many wonderful writers and leaders contributing to the BLM discussions on Medium, including the editors like Thomas Gaudex, who made a space on the home page of Scribe for the discussion.

My personal favourite, of all the Medium BLM stories that I have read to date, (which includes the epic one from President Obama), is about the seemingly frivolous space of social media From Zulie Rane:

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