"The safety net here creates a level of calmness."

“We’re creating community through a common language – where we can embrace our stories, even the things about ourselves that are hard to talk about, the thorn under the surface.”

“With too many tables missing seats for us, we decided to build and bring our own table and seats.”

“I ultimately think that part of the whole change, and the empowerment, and the strength, and the courage, all comes from being aligned. When you take the selfish ‘I’ out of it.”

Highlights from this year's posts, reflections on the core values that guide us.

"Living sustainably as a counter to our culture’s over-consumption has been a core value, especially as a parent."

“But it’s like what I learned in farming. You don’t know the outcome… Sometimes you get it, sometimes you don’t. But you do your part.”

Reflections from throughout the year on race, culture, freedom, mental health, justice, community, courage, struggle, influence, representation, nature, healing, learning, growing, spirit, and more.