On PBS tonight, there was a documentary covering the events related to the Freedom Riders, who traveled through the Deep South to fight against segregation in 1961. The gray shades flickering on the TV brought to life very clearly the horror from our past.
The personal stories resonated the sense of horror and deep desire to achieve success to turn the tide toward greater freedom in America.
I am reminded of the sacrifice each man and woman made across racial lines, who came from nearly every state to fight against racism in Alabama and Mississippi in 1961. I also am rewarded with the affirmation to hear once again how people felt compelled to make a difference through action.
Today, I continued doing relatively well following my commitment to cut sweets from my diet. I called the life coach and had to leave message to receive a return call. I felt a bit impatient having to wait until tomorrow to hear anything back from the life coach.
The mere fact that I could sit in my office, waiting for a paid service, no different that anyone else's, paid into by the state and shared with other individuals, allowing me the convenience to wait a day for a wellness coach. Yeah, I think I can wait.
I still feel the desire to slip and eat candy. The good feeling is that TODAY I felt quite capable of ignoring the impulse, drinking my water or eating my fruit for a snack instead.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Day 7 - Freedom Riders
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