How We Mesh - ArundhathiMesh is characteristic of its name. Mesh is not defined by the solid whole,
How We Mesh - ArundhathiMesh is characteristic of its name. Mesh is not defined by the solid whole, but simultaneously is the whole. Mesh is held together by its meeting points, and strengthened by closeness and multiplicity. Mesh is a safety net. We are supported while offered visibility.For me, Mesh came out of a desire to have the intersections of a community be the strongest points rather than their weakest. In my experiences, the tendency to retreat when intersections meet weakens communities, and causes them to collapse. Sometimes, being a part of a group has meant stifling parts of my identity that do not mirror the collective. And sometimes, being a part of a group has meant ignoring identities that do not mirror mine. Dialogue is easy where experience is similar, but it isn’t productive. Mesh is a response to this. Mesh is about solidarity through honest discussion of each person’s authentic experience. This can only be realized with a transparency and willingness to offer safety without the condition of silence. -- source link
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