Kat Gale’s Reviews > Leading with Joy: Practices for Uncertain Times > Status Update

"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."

"Do not let the size of your budget determine the magnitude of your impact....We need not parachute in to solve people’s problems but ask: What is underfunded? How can we be of greatest use?"

"When the world is harsh and unkind, that one human who shows you that they believe in you makes all the difference."

"we cannot do anything alone. If we’re going to risk being deeply authentic, we need to be in partnership, and that means we’ll need to know about each other. To that end, I want to invite you to tell those around you when you’ve done something terrific—don’t hide behind false modesty."

"Truth is, each of us can only do what each of us can do. I have to trust that someone else is tending to the things I cannot. And I must continue to do my part, because someone else is counting on me. No one of us can possibly respond to everything. We need each other and partnership is essential."

"Women are often socialized to take on a lot of responsibility, ignore ourselves completely, and put everyone else first. "

"When you’ve come to stillness, ask: What is mine to do in this situation?
And when that becomes clear, do that."

"there is no person outside the human circle—every single one of us belongs."