Kununurra

Things are more lively since I started heading east. The temperature is warmer, and it is high season in the north. There is more going on, which feels interesting.

Tomorrow, I enter the official Northern Territory. I'm really excited because there are hot springs I plan to visit along with some national parks.

Although this trip feels rushed, I can now slow down and enjoy the coming days with less driving. I think that will make for a more pleasant experience.

And on today's drive, I reflected on my bias towards some Aboriginals. I began to think about our own Native Americans and the First Nations of Canada to remind myself of the theft of culture and lands natives have experienced. My own Mexican heritage had their oppression through colonization. These people are no different than the many other marginalized tribes around the world. Compassion and loving-kindness came flooding in.

Then I thought of the movie Rabbit Proof Fence to remind myself of the horrific histories the Aboriginals ensured... and ancestral trauma they probably cope with. Empathy swelled in.

I'm not ashamed of my biased awareness because I am taking the time to understand the injustice. An old version of myself would have just silently judged and avoided. Thankfully, I have evolved!

And before I leave, as I had planned, I will humbly offer a small donation.Read more