Accountability in the magic

Our actions cause reactions 🧑🏽‍🔬

Hello, my friend. How are you doing? This week has been quite the roller coaster - the emotional highs and lows have been very high and very low, both personally and globally.  I had quite a positive explosion of emotion in response to a clear affirmation of spirit, followed by a very deep sinking feeling reading the response to an email that I sent telling a journalist I'd expected more of them and their holding power brokers accountable.  This was before the news about the conviction and then the fucked up experience of learning about the murder of Ma'Khia Bryant by Columbus Police.  And that was just Tuesday.

While many rejoiced and touted justice, those that referred to the verdict as accountability resonated most deeply for me.  Derek Chauvin was held accountable for his actions.  He made the choice to take George Floyd's life and thankfully has to answer for that.  The verdict offered hope that others will also be held accountable for their actions.  There is no longer room for inflicting trauma, abuse, or harassment, and those that do must answer for it.  It's something that young people are fighting for, and I'm incredibly grateful to join them.

Accountability is not reserved for negative action, anything we do has the opportunity for accountability - from how we show up in our relationships to the work we do to making dinner for ourselves vs ordering in.  The dictionary definition of accountability is an obligation or willingness to accept responsibility or to account for one's actions.  Many who are held accountable publicly are not necessarily willing, but do become obligated with enough pressure.  But this isn't just cancel culture.  Accountability requires the active party to do something about their actions, to accept responsibility and the consequences that follow.  Karma's only a bitch if you are.  Here's to creating equitable reactions and accountability for both the positive and negative.

Where are you noticing accountability? Reply and let me know ✨

Account for your magic,
Emily