“…how did we stray so far from what matters?” This is the question that haunts me. This is the question I’m trying to find answers to. This is the question that I’ve been releasing over and over again to remind myself that it is not my sole responsibility to “fix”. And this is the question that I return to in guiding me back to what my soul knows matters. Knowing there are others who are doing the same is a boost of communal courage. Let it be so, Lisa. Let it be so.
Wow…and thank you, Lisa. I have been wrestling angels and demons the past couple of months. I needed to hear these truth reminders. I will water them and give them sunlight and let them breathe oxygen into my weary, fearing soul.
"The everyday choice to return to what matters, to return to ourselves and each other." Yes! I really love your pictures! Moody and depth and color! The words, a breath of fresh air. Deep connection with ourselves and others is what will move us forward. ❤ Thank you, Lisa!
“Does it sort of feel like you’re a volcano, ready to erupt hot lava?” I ask my daughter when she’s trying to understand her anger, because I know. Then, there are moments where my rooted presence, gratitude, and sense of awe feel like they’re blanketing me so lovingly that I just know everything will be okay. It’s a wild thing, to be in a body that can hold it all:” Yes, it truly is a wild thing to be in a body who can hold it all.
Thank you for this beautiful essay, Lisa. I so needed to read every part of it.
I NEEDED this! It’s a lot to be a person who can feel it all. Your words help give meaning to all the tiny acts of joy and rest and connection that make life worth living and wisely fighting for. ❤️
“Then, there are moments where my rooted presence, gratitude, and sense of awe feel like they’re blanketing me so lovingly that I just know everything will be okay.” 🫂 love you Lisa
“…how did we stray so far from what matters?” This is the question that haunts me. This is the question I’m trying to find answers to. This is the question that I’ve been releasing over and over again to remind myself that it is not my sole responsibility to “fix”. And this is the question that I return to in guiding me back to what my soul knows matters. Knowing there are others who are doing the same is a boost of communal courage. Let it be so, Lisa. Let it be so.
Guiding me back to what my soul knows matters... Yes. Thank you, Erin 💛
Agreed, such a powerful question!
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Wow…and thank you, Lisa. I have been wrestling angels and demons the past couple of months. I needed to hear these truth reminders. I will water them and give them sunlight and let them breathe oxygen into my weary, fearing soul.
Let them breathe oxygen 💛 I will alongside you from here.
Thank you so much for this. I'm printing it out to remind myself when I so easily get overwhelmed with our sometimes very dark world.
So glad it reached you -- and I'm such a supporter of printed reminders of all kinds xx
"The everyday choice to return to what matters, to return to ourselves and each other." Yes! I really love your pictures! Moody and depth and color! The words, a breath of fresh air. Deep connection with ourselves and others is what will move us forward. ❤ Thank you, Lisa!
<3 <3 <3 thank you dearly!
‘Part of our protest,’
to partake truly, fully.
Part and parcel, all.
Beautiful, and yes 🧡
“Does it sort of feel like you’re a volcano, ready to erupt hot lava?” I ask my daughter when she’s trying to understand her anger, because I know. Then, there are moments where my rooted presence, gratitude, and sense of awe feel like they’re blanketing me so lovingly that I just know everything will be okay. It’s a wild thing, to be in a body that can hold it all:” Yes, it truly is a wild thing to be in a body who can hold it all.
Thank you for this beautiful essay, Lisa. I so needed to read every part of it.
Thank you for reading <3
Thank you Lisa, I love when I see your name pop up in my inbox. It is always a beautiful, open hearted few minutes I spend with you!
Thank you for spending the time 💛
Beautifully expressed. And expressed with beauty. 🪷
Thank you for reading 💛
Thank you <3
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I NEEDED this! It’s a lot to be a person who can feel it all. Your words help give meaning to all the tiny acts of joy and rest and connection that make life worth living and wisely fighting for. ❤️
It's a lot to be a person 💛
Every word here is quietly powerful, and beautiful. A balm. And great links.
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I am so grateful for your attention towards gentler (but no less powerful) aspects of protest. My nervous system appreciates this reminder.
Grateful it reached you 💛
“Then, there are moments where my rooted presence, gratitude, and sense of awe feel like they’re blanketing me so lovingly that I just know everything will be okay.” 🫂 love you Lisa
🧡🧡🧡 love you.
Thank you so much as always Lisa, such insight and wisdom. Your words are a balm
So grateful for that 🧡
Love this! Such a beautiful write 😊
This is beautiful. I feel this in my bones. 🖤