#4 Candid Conversations about Diversity: Diverse Identities in Spiritual Spaces

June 28, 2023While most of us would rather not talk about race, gender, sexuality, and size in spiritual spaces, it is absolutely necessary. Why? Because every single one of us is living this life in a body. Our skin color, size, sexuality, and gender impact how we move through the world, including spiritual spaces. Some might say that pointing out differences creates more division. It’s actually the unwillingness to address these differences that causes division. Join us as we reach across identities to explore the challenges and opportunities of diversity with curiosity and respect. These monthly conversations with Rev. Abigail Schairer, Stephanie Anne Johnson, and a special guest each month is hosted by the Center for Spiritual Living Seattle and held monthly on Wednesdays March through July.Jun 28: Cassandra Rae, the youngest daughter of an Inupiaq man and white woman, has always been interested in how people get along. She used to think that following the rules was the quickest way to success and acceptance until she realized the rules weren’t written for her benefit. So she rebelled against them…until it became clear that was another way of being ruled by them. Through all of her life experiences, extensive education, and many, many jobs, Cass has come to know that in order to truly get along and succeed, we must open our hearts, courageously speak our truth with compassion, and bear witness to ourselves and each other. She believes authentic emotional connection with yourself and others is the way of personal and collective healing in our relationships, in all of our systems and structures, and in our experience of the Divine. You can find her at BravelyConnecting.com.