
How are you? Wishing you well today.
There’s a lot going on.
You know, sometimes I feel like a canary in a coal mine.
I grew up in an environment where sensitivity and empathy were not valued. Shamed.
But I’ve come to see it as the gift it truly is:
noticing problems before others, or being able to put them into words. I’ve also developed a lot of skills to cope with the rough tides of life.
The challenge for me is always that there are things I need to do even if I don’t feel well, if my heart is heavy. So that is part of why I am feeling so drawn to hosting free coworks on Youtube lately.
We get more done by creating a dedicated space to do work together, whether it is creative work like writing, or more analytical like planning what to do next.
I also can share things with you that help me to stay focused and resilient during these sessions. Helpful exercises that we do together, as well as inspiration to remind you of everything that is good.
I saw a quote recently that you can see the darkness in the world, but look, don’t stare. That’s the reminder for me today.
We also have to celebrate the small victories and wins, like that last week my community and I raised $420 for charity to send a woman in Sierra Leone, named Ismatu to college!
We haven’t raised the full amount, but we met our first goal to provide her with the supplies she needed to enter lab class: a gown, cap, shoes, gloves, etc. She is receiving the funds immediately so she can enter class and not get too far behind on her microbiology degree.
WE DID THAT.
I think it is so important to celebrate that.
We have to celebrate every small victory and keep our eyes on the future, on what we are creating, on what we want to see.
AND to remember how many other people there are who care. The amount we raised was mostly small contributions around $30 each. Many of us came together to combine forces.
There are thousands, millions of us, maybe billions.
People whose hearts are full of love and caring and dedication to making this world better in some way.
And together I believe we can do that, if don’t sink too deeply into the feeling of powerlessness.
No matter what you fear or face, the person who holds the pen on the story of your life is yourself.
You can take your own power away, or you can give it back and decide how you want the ending to be. I truly believe that.
We don’t get to decide the times in which we live, only how we respond to them and what we do.
So these coworks are my way of giving to the community but also creating a rich environment to tap into all these juicy, positive feelings myself
If you want to get work done and feel more resilient so you can make your way forward with confidence in this strange and wacky world,
Join me for a coworking session live tomorrow:
Wed Jan 30 at 3 PM EST/ 12 Noon Pacific.
Remember — we all have a part to play in creating a better future. We all have a piece of the puzzle, my piece does not have to look like your piece.
But together we make up a harmonious whole.
I truly believe that each of us is here to play some sort of role, and fit into a larger effort to make the future something beautiful. We are all necessary.
I hope this success serves as inspiration.
It is possible to make a difference.
Wishing you peace.
Want more information about our fundraiser to help Ismatu go to college?
Read more about our charity efforts, and get the current information about it here.
Thanks for reading

