Imagine a world where history is a tapestry of untold stories, woven with the threads of courage, resilience, and truth. In the latest episode of Thrive by the Rising Muse, hosts Naty and Veda explore the significance of teaching real history. This journey not only honors the past but also shapes a more inclusive future.
“Juneteenth isn’t just about a moment in time. It’s about people known and unknown,” says Naty in the episode. The stories of Frederick Douglass, Harriet Tubman, and Sojourner Truth are more than historical footnotes; they are powerful narratives that challenge us to see beyond the surface. By teaching real history, we ensure that these voices are heard, their struggles acknowledged, and their legacies preserved.
Healing Through Understanding: “Freedom came, but the trauma didn’t magically disappear,” Veda reminds us during the discussion. The scars of the past linger, and understanding history is a step towards healing. By acknowledging the pain and resilience of those who came before us, we create a space for empathy and growth. Teaching real history is not just about facts; it’s about fostering a deeper connection to our shared humanity.
“Teach your children about history. Real history,” urges Naty. In a world where misinformation can spread like wildfire, the responsibility to educate the next generation is more crucial than ever. By embracing the full spectrum of history, we empower young minds to think critically, challenge biases, and build a future rooted in equality and understanding.
As we reflect on the stories shared in this episode, let us commit to teaching real history with integrity and passion. By doing so, we honor the heroes who paved the way and inspire future generations to continue the fight for justice and unity.
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writing in the last few days, between Camp Nano and other distractions I have not been able to sit down long enough to concentrate. I’ve been thinking a lot about how sometimes we are affected by issues regardless if they have direct or indirect impact in our lives.
We believe that we have no control over those feelings and that’s not totally true. Yes, those feelings are normal. We should not stuff them or deny them. We should talk about them and process them, the problem arises when we sulk and get stuck on them.
Have you ever heard that we are affected by things, people and places? The results can be both negative and positive and sometimes without our conscious acknowledgement. We live our life day by day and our life gets transformed for good or bad and it’s not until we make a pause that we realize how far we’ve gone; either towards our purpose or away from it.
until one day someone who I was in a relationship with and I were having a phone conversation. It was more an argument. He got quiet and said. “I bet your hair is up” and when I touched my hair, he was right. This same individual had a fist fight with his brother. I was called by a neighbor who couldn’t pulled them apart. I asked to be placed on the phone with my boyfriend and announced that I was on my way. When I made it to his place the guys were in separate rooms, I talked to “my guy” and started asking questions about the fight, he kept staring at me in silence. Finally he said,” I’m not talking to you until your hair comes down” I started laughing and pulled the clip off. This was over five years ago.
domestic abuse is letting go of the emotional grip and the psychological fear from their abusive situations. Physical wounds tend to heal, depending on the severity of them, but the invisible ones tend to run deep and last a long time.
the years of the locust. You’ll eat your fill of good food. You’ll be full of praises to your God, the God who has set you back on your heels in wonder” Joel 2:25. It may take days, months or years. It’s a journey and a process, and it will require support and healing. God has promised to heal us and take care of those who have hurt us in any way. Jeremiah 30:16 “‘Everyone who hurt you will be hurt; your enemies will end up as slaves. Your plunderers will be plundered; your looters will become loot. As for you, I’ll come with healing, curing the incurable, because they all gave up on you and dismissed you as hopeless—“. I love this passage because when you’re in an abuse situation that’s exactly how you feel, hopeless and alone. God tells you that he sees your pain and its there through it. He promises to heal you from it.
Naty Matos 