We can help each other flourish

Hello, beautiful human,

I’m reaching a warm hand through the chaos of the times toward yours, so we can feel each other’s realness, warmth, and tenderness and remember that we are not alone, and that so much is possible, especially when we turn toward each other. Hi over there.

Praise the many poets and praise the artists keeping us heartened and remembering that we are woven into interbeing, even now. I’m thinking of two art pieces from the sisters Sonya & Nina Montenegro that I frequently admire in our home. One says, “We can help each other flourish.” The other says, “Good people everywhere.” Remembering both of those truths right now blows on the embers of my courage and determination to opt out of the culture wars and to embody liberatory love as best I can, imperfectly, in widening circles of care.

Y’all, we had the most gorgeous and enlivening opening gathering (!!!) for our 13-month training program, Refugia, which officially begins on Thursday and Friday this week. WE ARE SO EXCITED!!!!

This is a last call for those of you who might wish to join us. See the photos below to enjoy the joyous faces of just some of the wonderful humans in our circle, taken during our welcome gathering! We couldn’t be more honored, delighted, thrilled, and utterly lit up by the good people in this group and the beautiful journey of practice and learning we’ll be rooting into over the next year. There’s a spot for you if you’d like to jump in. We’ll close the doors at the end of this week, but you can still apply if you’re drawn to join us for this deeply nourishing year together.

In case you missed the gift I sent last week, please read below, as you can still join a free 30-day class with me and the poetry of Mary Oliver to give yourself some soulful ballast during these stressful times. I love hearing that people are finding it truly nourishing and helpful, offering a fresh outlook, even now.

Lastly, if your heart is heavy and you could use some good company to alchemize the ache of the world, please join me, my beloved Carl, and our dear friend and colleague Alyona Kobevka on February 15th for a grief gathering online, offered by donation. We’ll be forwarding all donations onward to organizations that are skillfully and lovingly meeting the suffering of these times. All kind people are welcome. No experience necessary. Donate any amount to join us. The grief of these times is too heavy to carry alone. 

Leaning into these gorgeous words from my friend Isabel Abbott, “We are still learning how to devote ourselves to work whose completion we will never witness, how to remain steady without constant evidence that our efforts are paying off, how to measure success through continuity, care, and responsibility rather than spectacle or speed.” May we continue with faith that every little bit anyone is doing to tip the scales toward a more loving world matters.

Steady on, friends. I’m so grateful to be in it with you.

Thank you for making the world a kinder place for all.

With love,