Thank you so much Bill for adding to this dialogue in such a meaningful and validating way! Thank you so much for that article. And you are so right when you mention the ..."competing noisiness on what is important to do".
The noise itself is becoming a distraction and a whole other dynamic that needs to be negotiated. I find myself constantly trying to negotiate balance and middle ground. Trying to get down to what are the actual "root causes" that need to be looked. What is the bigger picture? How do we actually cover the whole continuum of care/needs in the dynamic complexity of "recovery" and/or prevention that is relevant to each individuals fluctuations along that "recovery" journey (or potential recovery journey).
There are so many screaming and competing voices that it can turn into a "who screams the loudest" contest. That is not a criticism, as I find myself falling into that at times lately when louder, harsher voices drown me. I have had to consciously reflect and do some critical thinking around not being pushed out of my integrity, living my passion and always striving to do things in a dignified way.
It allows one to advocate for change WITHOUT starting a war. I call it the “Delicate ROAR”. It becomes part of building a new paradigm of care because we are shifting paradigms through human connection....
Being the proof that out of chaos comes great awareness
When you fight back with surrender, dignity and grace