“Questioning dominant narratives and challenging the status quo is a vital aspect of social transformation.”

Linda Martin Alcoff
(Latin American Philosopher and Professor of Philosophy)
How do you feel about this quote? What initially comes to your mind? Just notice what that is.
The power of a quote, is not in the quote itself, rather where the quote takes you.
So where is that?
What do you feel it is saying?
Listen closely to what you hear, see and feel as it may uncover something helpful for you. It may be your reaction to any of the words stated.
This quote had me notice my own complacency with common narratives, and how easy it is to ‘go with the flow’ even when that flow is harmful. It is led to me questioning the source of the narrative and exploring more to better understand.
What are your feelings around the common narratives you sit amongst?
Where has this quote led you?
The words of others, can provide clues to learn more about what is hidden within and outside of you.
We encourage you to use the quotes and expressions as a gateway to your own valuable insights.
Listen closely to what you hear, see and feel as it may uncover something helpful for you. It may be your reaction to any of the words stated.
This quote had me notice my own complacency with common narratives, and how easy it is to ‘go with the flow’ even when that flow is harmful. It is led to me questioning the source of the narrative and exploring more to better understand.
What are your feelings around the common narratives you sit amongst?
Where has this quote led you?
The words of others, can provide clues to learn more about what is hidden within and outside of you.
We encourage you to use the quotes and expressions as a gateway to your own valuable insights.
Remember, words are a person’s best attempt to share how they see things. We see it is the work of each of us, to respond in ways that help us understand ourselves, others and the world better.
They are not to accept as a given. They are a gift to explore from.