This article was originally published on EverydayFeminsim.com under the title "4 Signs You're Culturally Appropriating Buddhism -- And Why It's Important Not To" and is republished with permission. Imagine this: You’re a practicing Christian. You believe in God and Jesus, and you go to church every Sunday. You pray before bed. You even help at church fundraisers. As you walk … [Read more...]
6 Comments That Gaslight People in Conversations About Social Justice
This article was originally published on EverydayFeminism and is republished with permission. It can take courage to talk about how social injustice has affected you – and that makes it all the worse when you open up about it and people try to shut you down. Most people who have spoken out about sexism, racism, or other societal problems will be familiar with at least one of … [Read more...]
Don’t Get Defensive: 6 Ways To Respond To Being Called Out Despite Your Good Intentions
I don’t know about you, but I have an unfortunate tendency to put my foot in my mouth. I believe I do it more than the average person, to be honest. It has something to do with how enthusiastic or passionate I become when I am trying to make a point about something. Most of the time I realise exactly what I have said or implied as soon as it tumbles out of my mouth, and the … [Read more...]

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