The Miracle of Unlearning

The abundance of information and technology has made us obsessed with learning. We are eager to talk and share about what we learned and discovered. As we grow older with time, we are quick to share our wisdom with those behind us in age. Do we really take the time to hear from those ahead of us in age? Specifically, do we really take the time to learn about our loved ones that are no longer alive? One of the recent famous quotes that resonates with many is “I am my ancestors’ wildest dreams” but how do we know that is really true? I am not negating the quote and maybe this is true simply because we are alive today. As times are changing, we should begin to ponder what we are leaving behind. Leaving a legacy does not only imply that we should be wealthy, famous, or educated. Leaving a legacy moves deeper than just what we do in public. Leaving a legacy implies that we have lived and made our mark on earth. We will all leave a legacy regardless of our race, class, gender, or educational level. What we should consider are those oppressive generational patterns that we inadvertently leave behind. I am speaking of those generational patterns that don’t fall in line with God and the universe like worry and self-destruction. Many of these oppressive behaviors are practiced in silence. All it takes is for us to internalize these things on a regular basis and the phenomena will follow our descendants for generations to come. Our ancestors did it and the same will manifest for us. When considering to leave a legacy, we must be mindful and adopt several practices. The first step is to unlearn oppressive behaviors – those familiar narratives and practices that haunt us. Our elders may refer to this idea as cursing the generational curses. Unlearning will help us get out of our own way. In a sense, it helps us to oppose opposition so that we can get to the things that really matter. I challenge you to consider some things that you will unlearn. Unlearning yields transformation. Let’s get busy truly leaving a legacy for our future generations. They will be our future decision-makers and will need the necessary tools to thrive!

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