This week’s episode comes to you a little later—dog-sitting duties and an occasional yapper made sure of that. Somewhere between walks and water bowls, I fell into a YouTube rabbit hole watching two Malcolm X interviews: one during his time with the Nation of Islam, and another after his pilgrimage to Mecca.
What stood out most was Malcolm’s awakening. He realized that for years, he hadn’t been thinking for himself. His journey toward discovery began the moment he started asking questions.
It made me think about how many of us, especially those living with illness, accept every word from medical professionals as the absolute truth. This isn’t about ditching your care team—they’re vital. It’s about courageously asking the questions you’re afraid to ask.
Because sometimes, healing starts not with an answer, but with the bravery to ask why.
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