Residential schools didn’t educate—they dismantled. They stole language, family, safety, and self-worth. The damage didn’t end when the schools closed. It echoes through generations.

Grief is not something to move through quickly, but something to sit with gently. In breeding, as in life, joy and sorrow arise together — birth and death are two petals of the same flower. When we slow down and hold space for both, we honor the fullness of what it means to care deeply.

How much of my illusion am I willing to let go of? #ansokdevadipa #buddhism

The first sign of civilization is care for the fallen. The hero’s journey ends not in glory, but in return—to lift others. Compassion is the oldest wisdom. Helping each other rise is how we become human. #ansokdevadipa #buddhism

Growth feels like crap.
If you’re comfortable, you’re probably not growing.
Sorry, I don’t make the rules. 🌱😬 #AnsokDevadipa #Buddhism