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June 16, 2022 We have talked a great deal about navigating crises, standing firm in our truth, slowing down, and tuning into what’s alive in our hearts. Our last newsletter was centered on one of the most horrific crises in our country’s recent memory. In support of a healthy, collective nervous system, let’s switch gears […]

June 2, 2022 **Trigger Warning: Gun violence, suicide, bullying    Like so many in our country, I am in shock and disbelief regarding the recent school shooting in Uvalde, Texas. My heart aches for the families of the victims and for humanity as a whole. A question I have been hearing a lot is, “What

May 19, 2022 “Always be true to you.” These are the words my older sister, Trudy, loved to say. As you may know, Trudy is no longer with us, but her words echo in my heart. While these are beautiful and inspiring words to live by, it is not always easy to uphold them. Our

April 28, 2022 As collaboration has been a common theme for all of us lately, I’m finding that this is a growth edge for me. I’m used to doing things on my own–my own terms, timestamp, signature, processes, etc. It’s been a challenging journey to begin finding more enjoyment in the collaborative process, as everyone

April 14, 2022 We often talk about the “collective,” but what does that mean exactly? In simple terms, it means “a group of people,” and even furthermore, “a group of people working together.” So, when I mention collective, I am speaking to this idea on a large scale. I am speaking to all humans as

March 31, 2022 I just spent a phenomenal week facilitating a men’s retreat with some amazing souls, and while integrating the retreat afterwards, I had many realizations including the desire to increase my holding capacity.  Do you know the term ‘Kintsugi’? If not, the most relatable way to reference this is to begin by asking

March 17, 2022 Common themes have been rising up in the collective recently, and many people are expressing the desire to become more self-sufficient. New values are emerging: living in community, having a relationship that’s closer to the ground, and having a greater degree of sovereignty and independence, including having our own water sources, food

March 3, 2022 We humans are social creatures; we are wired for connection with others. Even the most introverted of us need connection on some level. Our innate desire for connection has advanced our evolution, built societies, created cultures, and put the whole world at our fingertips. Connection serves many purposes for us, yet it

February 17, 2022 Chances are you’ve heard quite a few maxims throughout your life–little nuggets of wisdom that justify values, inspire actions, and keep motives in check.  The dictionary defines “maxim” as, “A short, pithy (concise) statement expressing a general truth or rule of conduct.” There are three maxims I live by:  Love is our

February 4, 2022 In this time of great reckoning, it’s important to look within yourself for answers, rather than outside of yourself. You must seek your own truth and do your own investigative reporting, so to speak. Even when we don’t know what’s happening around us, we can take control of what’s happening within ourselves.