Community and Family

thoughts on how we fit into the web of community, family and society

Received Exhortation

I ordered some seeds for the garden–Malabar spinach–a spinach-like green that supposedly likes heat and humidity–from Calabash Tea and Tonic. I’m looking forward to seeing whether it will thrive in the summer. It’s hard to find greens that do well… (READ MORE)

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Allyship Is a Practice

In “Me and White Supremacy,” (see excerpt below), Layla Saad writes that “allyship is not an identity but a practice.” How is your sadhana? Are you shifting it to recognize how you can most optimally participate in this turbulent time?

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You Will Also Need Love

A year ago I met Maitri, then being called Banana, in foster care. In honor of our anniversary, here’s another day of Maitri pictures, along with an excerpt from Layla F Saad’s “Me and White Supremacy.” (Note: DC residents, DC… (READ MORE)

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How Will You Participate?

I spent both Saturday and Sunday morning in a meditation training with Cyndi Lee. I also attended Reggie Hubbard’s afternoon yoga practice today (celebrating Prince’s birthday). Now, more than ever, is the time to engage and to perform the focused… (READ MORE)

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