Unmasking the Weitiko
In our world today, unmasking the Weitiko in each of us helps us move forward. Many carry deep-seated hurt. This pain, often hidden beneath the surface, reveals itself in varied forms.
It’s a reflection of a profound concept known as “weitiko,” a term borrowed from Indigenous cultures. It symbolizes a destructive, consuming force—a mindset that thrives on selfishness, self-righteousness and short-sightedness.
Yet, understanding weitiko isn’t about assigning blame. It’s about recognizing a shared struggle and fostering a collective healing process. We see this hurt in our daily interactions, in the news, and in our communities. It’s in the ways we communicate, the choices we make, and the policies that govern us. It’s in the eyes of those who feel unheard and in the actions of those who feel unseen.
One notable manifestation of weitiko is when individuals accuse others of lacking integrity with bitterness and anger. This reaction often overlooks the personal choice involved in responding to situations. It’s a clear example of how weitiko influences our perspectives and interactions.
It’s much easier to accuse someone else of lacking integrity without examining our own. And many also are not ready to question why we are blaming someone else for our own shadows.
Unmasking the Weitiko Transforms Healing in Our World
This recognition offers a pathway to empathy and understanding. By seeing how weitiko drives our reactions, we can choose to respond differently. This isn’t about seeing the world through a lens of good and bad, or right and wrong. It’s about understanding that what may be healthy for one may not be the same for another. And sometimes we can no longer be what someone wants us to be.
In this journey, we embrace practices that nurture wellbeing. Listening with an open heart, speaking with kindness, and acting with consideration are steps we can all take. We engage in activities that promote connection and understanding, like community gatherings, open dialogues, and collaborative projects.
These actions create a world where playgrounds of ideas and innovation replace battlegrounds of conflict and division.
So, as we navigate through these times, let’s remember the power of weitiko not as a force of destruction, but as a catalyst for growth and healing. It’s a call to look within, to understand our interconnectedness, and to act with compassion and mindfulness. We choose the course of our own life and say thank you when a destructive person filled with weitiko disconnects with us. We have healthier stories to create than engage in someone else’s shadows.
What if sometimes the best gift we can give someone is to let them go without blame or judgement?
Things are falling apart right now and it’s an opportunity to question everything; no longer following what is expected when the unknown and uncomfortable call us to create healthy realities.