Move it Forward Monday, Caring for Ourselves and Community in Challenging Times

Rowana and I chatted about caring for ourselves in challenging times while also centering community care. In the tradition of writer #AudreLorde who calls self care an act of political warfare, we shared healing practices for self + community care. Listen to our full IG LIVE chat here.

Here are some takeaways from our discussion -

• Community Care is practical:  How can we show up with what we already have (creativity, time, our social media or business platforms to make a difference).

• It doesn’t have to be complicated; we often have so much within us to share!

• Create your own JOY box: think about what bring you joy (nature, creating, music, good food, etc.) and others in community (helping out a neighbor, friend, someone in need). 📌Write those things out on strips of paper.  Choose one or two things to focus on weekly.  Center those pockets of joy! JOY is resistance!

• Guard Your Energy, Guard Your Heart (Proverbs 4:23): Caring for yourself and community also looks like saying no when you need to replenish.  Give from inner abundance not depletion.

• Faith without works is dead! Community care is more than seeing problems, it’s a commitment to doing something about them in practical ways. James 2 discusses giving when we see a need!