spideryyarn.bsky.social
I love the arts and crafts, love peace and justice, I detest racism, discrimination and abuse. I am all for peace and compassion, especially for all vulnerable people. I am inclusive, spiritual and love gardening
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We need to go beyond nationalistic ideoligies to form new types of inclusive communities and challenge the old forms of belonging together. As an autistic person I am on the edge of society and feel alienated from any form of citizenship and am certainly not a subject.
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I think nationalism, an invention of the 19th century has led to more wars and conflict, oppression and persecution. I hate all forms of nationalism from Zionism to Fascism, including our own national identity. Small is beautiful and the human race trancends artificial borders, through language.
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This is through arts and crafts, from the wonderful tapestry of Palestinian and dress designs to the beautiful crochet of the Ukrainians, handed down from Mother to daughter within the home. Their sons were gifted as well in dance, music and rich cultural heritages.
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Sadly these skills are being undervalued, lost as indigenous people in all parts of the world are wiped out or taught how to make a profit in modern nation States.
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What skills did they have and what can you learn from your ancestors to teach your children and others?
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In Nottingham, UK, there were lace makers, so Nottingham made lace for Royalty, my own Great Grandma was a seamstress, her family were traditional wig makers, never be ashamed of your origins or family history, it's much older than your national identity.
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So I challenge those in conflict zones, to put down your weapons and learn a traditional skill to pass on, for example a European may have forgotten what skills their great Grandma had.
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What skills did they have and what can you learn from your ancestors to teach your children and others?
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In Nottingham, UK, there were lace makers, so Nottingham made lace for Royalty, my own Great Grandma was a seamstress, her family were traditional wig makers, never be ashamed of your origins or family history, it's much older than your national identity.
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So I challenge those in conflict zones, to put down your weapons and learn a traditional skill to pass on, for example a European may have forgotten what skills their great Grandma had.