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TTT will not be moving forward with its sessions hosted by The Wild Carrot in Summer 2021, though we do intend to move forward at a later time. We appreciate that people are probably feeling relieved to have some Covid-19 restrictions lifted, especially as the weather warms, and want to be spending their time in other ways right now. In the meantime, please follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram to keep learning and evolving!
The range of experiences, ages, and both personal and professional perspectives among our group’s members, made meetings eat-with-a-fork meaty. They also made for freeing interaction marked by honesty, indignation, edification, and just wicked wit.
In TTT I have learned to listen more. The conversations we have are so intentional and the subjects so impactful that listening, reflecting and empathizing is really necessary. I listen more, think more, and I really feel often I am more there to learn.
In total transparency, I was a bit skeptical, but my concerns eased once I realized I could be my authentic self. In my very first meeting, I observed people eating and drinking all while laughing and having deep meaningful dialogue.
I have never been a part of an experience so thoughtfully crafted and protected and that set the stage for the most authentic sharing.
TTT has provided a platform like no other where people from different ethnic backgrounds, religions, and financial classes get to come to a table to bare their truths about life, liberty, and social injustices. Personally, I am grateful to be given the opportunity for my voice to be heard on issues that affect me as a black woman, my culture, and my life for better or worse.
Touchy Topics Tuesday has become one of my better habits. I find myself scheduling all other activities around my time in this space because it is that important to me. During my time here, I’ve made friends with people I normally wouldn’t look to be friends with. I can honestly say friends because we’ve shared honest, intimate thoughts with each other from the deepest parts of our psyche and were able to walk away with a sincere respect for one another’s differences.
Throughout my experience, I formed friendships and bonds with folks I never would have met and had important conversations that stretched my capacity for understanding and empathy. I realized the limitations I had placed on relationships and the walls I needed to break down.
By listening to the stories of others that emerged during our discussions, I found myself examining and re-thinking assumptions I didn’t even know I had when we started… The conversations themselves are often emotionally difficult and linger long after the end of the session, but they are a realistic way to get to lasting positive change.
