Evening Mindset: Equity Meditation
By Dr. Shungu M’gadzah
Take a breath.
Tonight, we release the weight… and choose compassion. Exhale bias. Inhale empathy.
This meditation is part of my Training the Brain for Equity series.
It's designed to help you reflect, release tension, and reset your mindset before bed — with empathy, courage, and compassion.
By reflecting on your day… and reflecting on your identity… I invite you to go deep within.
Think of the people you’ve met on your journey today. How did you connect with them?
How did you engage with their differences? Where did you find common ground?
Were there moments where you stepped outside your cave of comfort… or your cave of privilege… and truly connected?
What held you back?
What would you like to do differently tomorrow?
I forgive myself for what I didn’t yet know.
I notice the stories I tell — and challenge them with love. I make space for voices not heard today.
I let go of perfection… and choose progress.
Tomorrow, I lead with empathy.
I open my eyes to suffering.
I see others suffering and not just my own.
I open my heart to those who are struggling and having a difficult time. I am there for others and I speak up when I need to.
I do not let silence be my armour. I am authentic in my compassion.
I do not wear masks of tolerance to shield who I am and what I really think. Where I find fault in my thinkingand in my behaviours, I work hard to correct this. I recognise my faults and my limitations.
The first step is awareness. The next step is intention. The next step is action.
And I take each step carefully and with purpose.
For some of us, this may have been a really difficult week. What challenged you? What upset you?
Who failed to see you? Who failed to hear you?
Now that you’re reflecting — if they were next to you now, what would you say to them?
How would you help them understand your truth, your pain, your experience? Perhaps for you, this weekend is a time for healing — a time to regroup.
To think about how a stronger you will step into the week to come. What would you need to feel supported, seen, and safe?
As you step into the weekend, ask yourself:
How am I going to recuperate?
How will I restore my strength and resilience?
How can I prepare my mind and spirit to step into the week ahead — as the person I want to be… the person living their purpose?
As you approach the coming week:
What will you do differently? What will you focus on?
What will you build on? Ask yourself:
What do I need from myself to achieve the things I want to achieve? What do I need from those around me?
And how can I shine a light — even a small one — for others who may not have the same privilege, opportunity, or voice?
Take a moment to write down three goals — three intentions — for your new week ahead.
Reflect on the Six Stages Framework and its guiding principles.
If I were to spend the week with you, what would I see that shows you are walking in purpose — committed to equity, empathy, and inclusion?
The Six Stages Framework encourages us to:
- Act with compassion, even when it’s uncomfortable.
- Build bridges instead of walls.
- Recognise bias in ourselves and others.
- Speak up with courage when we see injustice.
- Embrace differences rather than shy away from them.
- Move from passive awareness to active inclusion.
What one principle or value from the framework will guide your steps next week? Let it be your compass.
Enjoy your weekend.
Take time to rest, to recharge, and to reconnect with yourself. Spend time with loved ones, with friends, with family.
Be kind to yourself.
Be compassionate — to yourself and to others.
Refocus, recharge, and get ready for another week of purpose, empathy, and growth.
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