Presence in Solidarity

How we show up matters… Presence in solidity requires listening - to ourselves and others, movement / action aligned with our values, and community.

Actively being present with and for others, especially those who are struggling or marginalized, with open hearts and eyes is our responsibility.

Each of us has unique gifts that can support the bigger change that is opening up in front of us right now.

Sometimes we show up quietly. Sometimes we show up with a roar. Sometimes we lead. Sometimes we follow. Sometimes we take small, daily actions. Sometimes we do something that changes everything. Sometimes we hold space for others to rejuvenate so they can take bold action.

We take action, we make mistakes, we learn, we adjust, we show up again.

I stand for true equality and justice and creating a society where everyone has equal dignity, rights, and opportunities no matter their social location. I stand for creating new systems and communities that are fair and just and recognize our interconnectedness - with each other and the earth.

What do you stand for? How will you use your gifts in alignment with your values?

Musings & Inspirations (under development)

  • Room for All of Us

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  • Moving to Freedom of Choice

    When was the last time you asked yourself, “Why did I do that?” Almost all of us have moments like this. The starting point for reactions that result in this question is often discomfort. If we can learn to recognize our signs of discomfort and pause just briefly when we notice, we can create freedom of choice and respond differently.

    This is a topic I’ve been working with for years and I am excited and humbled to bring a summary of my work to the world in this short, informal talk.

    If you’d like to experience the exercise again, you can find a recording of the exercise (under STILLNESS) or use the incomplete sentence stems below the video on YouTube.

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Some of My Teachers

Honoring the Land and First Nations Peoples of the Land

I was born and lived most of my life on the ancestral and unceded lands (Tovaangar) of the Tongva people. I honor and recognize the Tongva as the traditional and current caretakers of the land that I will always know as home. It is through their example that I am reminded of our greater responsibility to take care of Mother Earth and to take care of each other.

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I currently live on the unceded land of the Chumash people. In recognizing the traditional custodians of the land, I pay respect for the Chumash people, the history and culture of the community. I pay respect to the Chumash Elders past, present and future for they hold the memories, the traditions, and the culture of this area where I now live.

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