Status Updates From Leading with Joy: Practices...

"Raising resources is not easy. Building alliances and deepening relationships takes time. At the same time, they are all sources of joy. If we emphasize the joy, we will move forward more creatively with our work, shedding the martyrdom sometimes inherent in our work."

"You are never in isolation when you are out in the natural world."

"No one person matters more than any other one—every single one of us is worthy and precious...Even if we aren’t sure what to do, we can begin learning and practicing now—call it global neighborliness. Reach out to a neighbor you may not know and ask what they might need. Donate to the food bank or animal shelter. Call your elders to see how they are. Refuse to separate emotionally, psychologically, or spiritually. "

"A lot of folks have been grieving...It is wise that we allow ourselves the time and space to notice and respond...It is equally wise that we understand that others are also grieving and that we offer them tenderness, compassion, and empathy. This is not a time to turn on each other, it is a time to turn toward each other."