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correct--there is no such thing. And, it's true.
Although I frequently use the term "halfbreed," there is no such thing. How
can one halfbreed anything??!! Same is true of mixed blood--blood does not
mix--it co-exists. Each component keeps its own identity.
So...what are we--you and I? We are human beings put here to balance
ourselves between two separate and distinct worlds. Much like walking a
tightrope, at times. The "trick" is balance. Each of us must find a balance
between the worlds we share. For some it is easy. For others, it can be
devastating.
The worst possible scenario is loss of identity. Which world shall I identify
as my world? Which Path shall I follow? Which spirituality shall I embrace?
Easy questions for full-bloods. Not so easy for the rest of us. And, when we
choose, we feel somehow alienated from the 'other' world. Is it possible to
balance between two separate worlds? I do not know.
What I have chosen to do, is learn of BOTH worlds and, internalize that
knowledge into a 'workable' environment for me, and only me. But, an
environment others may be comfortable in--if they choose. It's individual
choice. But...we have the choice--which gives us 'advantage' some do not
have.
I am extremely proud of my Red half. And, I am extremely proud of my
Scottish/Irish half. And, the two halves make one whole "me."
I have been told 'halfbreed' is a wasicu word. What difference does it make?
Why does mixed blood sound better, when neither truly exists? But, we exist!
And we ARE who WE ARE! We are WHOLE individuals, whatever components co-exist
inside. So....be WHO you are.
And, IF you wish to use either term-- "halfbreed," or, "mixed blood," do it
with confidence, and...pride.
Kay
"Never cease in the fight for peace, justice, and equality for all people. Be
perisitent in all that you do and don't allow anyone to sway you from your
conscience.".....Leonard Peltier
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