by Kate | Sep 21, 2022 | Advocacy
When you witness someone being put down or hassled right there in front you, what can you do? Authors of the new book I’ve Got Your Back offered this advice in a recent interview. Harassment is any behavior, verbal or non-verbal, that is unwanted, unwelcome, and...
by Kate | Sep 15, 2022 | Advocacy
Often, this blog and I are focused on cultivating mental attitudes that help us live with more self-compassion. Some might call it navel gazing. The kind promise “I will advocate courageously” reminds us to lift our eyes, look around, and help someone else. There is a...
by Kate | Sep 6, 2022 | Advocacy
This month, I am considering the kind promise “I will advocate courageously.” This promise is an invitation to lift my gaze from my own situation, look at the needs of the world around me, and pitch in to help where I can. I listened this week to a talk from my...
by Kate | Oct 20, 2021 | Advocacy, Chronic healing, chronic illness, Well-being
A friend was behind in her book club reading. “I have to read four chapters,” she sighed. Editing herself, she amended “I choose to read four chapters.” I suggested “you get to read four chapters.” She was re-ordering her thinking as we listened. Living with chronic...
by Kate | Sep 11, 2020 | Advocacy, kind promises, Surrender
This month I am considering two kind promises: “I will surrender patiently” and “I will advocate courageously.” They work together to help me discern a middle way. Once again, I return to the serenity prayer: “grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot...
by Kate | Sep 27, 2019 | Advocacy, connectedness
Today and a week ago, millions of people around the world demonstrated to bring your attention to the climate crisis. It’s easy to go on with daily tasks and get caught up in the usual political wrangling. Our challenge is to interrupt our routines with bold action to...
