Targeted again. Wow. I have no words. Hoping that a root cause for all this can be found, and soon. ❤️❤️
Back in my day (70s-80s) if you were Anglo you were safest traveling with a brown friend who spoke Spanish. The country to the north of SF was solidly Old World Hispano with a keen distrust of Anglo intruders. My brother remains of the few Anglo natives who can drive his plumbing truck up there and not get shot at. Seeing what development has done to SF and its original inhabitants over the years I imagine relations have not improved much.
I don't believe this happened because I'm white... a number of my neighbors, most of them Hispanic, also had cars vandalized those two nights, and the next weekend someone in a different part of the neighborhood also got a rock through a house window.
I'm not saying it doesn't happen, I'm well aware of the dynamics. But I've found that if you live in a place over time and demonstrate that you really want to give back to a community and aren't just there to flip a house and make money, trust slowly grows. Other than these unfortunate incidents, I've felt very safe and supported in my neighborhood by everyone.
So wonderful to hear! Authentic caring is so important for us whites. Those who came before us recognize true intentions and we have a lot of healing to do. Bless you, dear lady 🙏
Yes, authentic caring, and not coming from an extractive perspective of trying to get as much as we can out of these places. Also a respect for history and the people who came before us, including the indigenous folks.
Maia, I'm glad you're safe and supported and my heart aches for and opens to you and all others involved in both the damage and the repair. Sending you good wishes and hugs!
Oh Maya, I’m sorry for the shock and fear these acts might have brought, and admire with love the generosity of turning your focus to the beautiful interdependence of loving neighbors. Still — surrounding you with protection.
It's always unsettling when things like this happen and disturb our sense of security, particularly at our home. I'm glad you have such good friends and neighbors there. As Mr Rogers said, When bad things happen, look for the helpers. Obviously you are blessed with quite a few there.
Oh, Maia, I am so sorry. These things are so unsettling. The internal damage can far outweigh the physical and financial. May your insurance company come through for the physical and financial, and your community and your practice come through for the internal. And may some good force come through to bring the perpetrators the help they need. Loving kindness meditation level six!
I'm so sorry, Maia! This is certainly unsettling. In the midst of your good neighbors helping you board up the window and all the other good neighbors who have stepped forward, please be very kind to yourself. Sending you love.
Oh, Maia! I'm so sorry this happened to you--and then again! I'm glad your neighbors helped and hope you are able to get the glass replaced without a hassle.
Maia, You are responding to the vandalism with such an open-heart! Thank you for modeling what compassion looks like when we're harmed. I hope you are okay and there isn't any trauma hiding out in your nervous system. I have been using The Havening Techniques to calm my nervous system after my health emergency a week ago and it's been helping me tremendously. You can find videos about it on YouTube if you need something like that. Sending love.
Maia, I’m so sorry for your troubles. There is indeed evil in the world. There is also goodness. Your town is small enough that those accountable for the damage might be able to be identified. I hope you can find justice.
Oh, Maia! I am so sorry that both your car and your house were vandalized! That is just awful, and makes it difficult to feel safe. Bless your wonderful neighbors for stepping up to help, especially for boarding up your window. May you feel held by the kindness and may that counter-balance the loquismo of the vandalism. Sending love your way....
I am so sorry you had to deal with vandalism again so soon after the demolition of your car. It can be unsettling. I am glad nobody was injured and except for glass nothing much was damaged. Thanks god for your kind neighbours and the kindness you received as well around this incident. I hope for your community that whoever did that moved on and nothing more will happen. Stay safe. xoxo Jay
Targeted again. Wow. I have no words. Hoping that a root cause for all this can be found, and soon. ❤️❤️
Back in my day (70s-80s) if you were Anglo you were safest traveling with a brown friend who spoke Spanish. The country to the north of SF was solidly Old World Hispano with a keen distrust of Anglo intruders. My brother remains of the few Anglo natives who can drive his plumbing truck up there and not get shot at. Seeing what development has done to SF and its original inhabitants over the years I imagine relations have not improved much.
I don't believe this happened because I'm white... a number of my neighbors, most of them Hispanic, also had cars vandalized those two nights, and the next weekend someone in a different part of the neighborhood also got a rock through a house window.
I'm not saying it doesn't happen, I'm well aware of the dynamics. But I've found that if you live in a place over time and demonstrate that you really want to give back to a community and aren't just there to flip a house and make money, trust slowly grows. Other than these unfortunate incidents, I've felt very safe and supported in my neighborhood by everyone.
So wonderful to hear! Authentic caring is so important for us whites. Those who came before us recognize true intentions and we have a lot of healing to do. Bless you, dear lady 🙏
Yes, authentic caring, and not coming from an extractive perspective of trying to get as much as we can out of these places. Also a respect for history and the people who came before us, including the indigenous folks.
Maia, I'm glad you're safe and supported and my heart aches for and opens to you and all others involved in both the damage and the repair. Sending you good wishes and hugs!
thank you, Niki!
Happy to know you're safe 💚
Oh Maya, I’m sorry for the shock and fear these acts might have brought, and admire with love the generosity of turning your focus to the beautiful interdependence of loving neighbors. Still — surrounding you with protection.
Thank you, Abriel!
It's always unsettling when things like this happen and disturb our sense of security, particularly at our home. I'm glad you have such good friends and neighbors there. As Mr Rogers said, When bad things happen, look for the helpers. Obviously you are blessed with quite a few there.
So sorry, terrible and joyful, what wonderful neighbours and other kindnesses. Peace be with you,
Oh, that’s rough, Maia. So close together. Glad you have help putting things right. May all be well.
Oh, Maia, I am so sorry. These things are so unsettling. The internal damage can far outweigh the physical and financial. May your insurance company come through for the physical and financial, and your community and your practice come through for the internal. And may some good force come through to bring the perpetrators the help they need. Loving kindness meditation level six!
Level 6 indeed! I can't quite get there ; )
I guess that's why they call it a practice!
I'm so sorry, Maia! This is certainly unsettling. In the midst of your good neighbors helping you board up the window and all the other good neighbors who have stepped forward, please be very kind to yourself. Sending you love.
Oh, Maia! I'm so sorry this happened to you--and then again! I'm glad your neighbors helped and hope you are able to get the glass replaced without a hassle.
Maia, You are responding to the vandalism with such an open-heart! Thank you for modeling what compassion looks like when we're harmed. I hope you are okay and there isn't any trauma hiding out in your nervous system. I have been using The Havening Techniques to calm my nervous system after my health emergency a week ago and it's been helping me tremendously. You can find videos about it on YouTube if you need something like that. Sending love.
Maia, I’m so sorry for your troubles. There is indeed evil in the world. There is also goodness. Your town is small enough that those accountable for the damage might be able to be identified. I hope you can find justice.
Oh, Maia! I am so sorry that both your car and your house were vandalized! That is just awful, and makes it difficult to feel safe. Bless your wonderful neighbors for stepping up to help, especially for boarding up your window. May you feel held by the kindness and may that counter-balance the loquismo of the vandalism. Sending love your way....
I am so sorry you had to deal with vandalism again so soon after the demolition of your car. It can be unsettling. I am glad nobody was injured and except for glass nothing much was damaged. Thanks god for your kind neighbours and the kindness you received as well around this incident. I hope for your community that whoever did that moved on and nothing more will happen. Stay safe. xoxo Jay
So sorry that happened but glad it was balanced by neighborly goodness 💕
Thank you, Tina! Yes, so much neighborly goodness. Hope your travels are going well.