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Source unknown.... You are awakening to the same country you fell asleep to. The very same country. Pull yourself together. And, when you see me, do not ask me "What do we do now? How do we get through the next four years?" Some of my Ancestors dealt with at least 400 years of this under worse conditions. Continue to do the good work. Continue to build bridges not walls. Continue to lead with compassion. Continue the demanding work of liberation for all. Continue to dismantle broken systems, large and small. Continue to set the best example for the children. Continue to be a vessel of nourishing joy. Continue right where you are. Right where you live into your days. Do so in the name of The Creator (God) who expects nothing less from each of us. And if you are not "continuing" ALL of the above, in community, partnership, collaboration? What is it you have been doing? What is it you are waiting for?

A tribal elder is teaching his grandson about life. “A fight is going on inside me,” he says to the boy. “It is a terrible fight and it is between two dogs. One is evil – he is anger, envy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority, and ego.” He continues, “The other is good – he is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion, and faith. The same fight is going on inside you – and inside every other person, too.” The grandson thought about it for a minute and then asks his grandfather, “Which dog will win?” The chief simply replied, “The one you feed.” **** A common question that comes: does it make sense to make sacrifices to feed the good dog in a world where everybody seems to be feeding the bad dog? I'm not sure whether it makes sense, but I have understood that my life experience is determined by the dog I feed. At times, feeding the bad dog improves living conditions. However, such improved living conditions always seem to come at the cost of life experience. The more I stay in touch with my feelings, the more I am able to understand how each choice impacts my inner well-being. The more I understand this, the easier feeding the good dog becomes. Source of the story: feedyourgooddog. com

?? Watching For Our Daughters, I was struck by the familiar yet difficult truths it revealed—stories of power abused, of quiet complicity, and of the courage it takes to break silence and support the vulnerable. It was necessary and, at times, painful to watch, echoing parts of my own story. ?? A mirror of complex emotions—sadness, anger, vulnerability—emerged, alongside gratitude for the bravery it takes to tell these stories. In our world, comfort is easy, and many of us prefer it. But when we remain silent, we become complicit, allowing injustice to persist. With that, I want to share a blessing that has resonated deeply with me, offered by Benedictine nun Sister Ruth Fox: "May God bless you with discomfort at easy answers, half-truths, and superficial relationships so that you may live deep within your heart. May God bless you with anger at injustice, oppression, and exploitation of people so that you may work for justice, freedom, and peace. May God bless you with tears to shed for those who suffer from pain, rejection, starvation, and war so that you may reach out your hand to comfort them and to turn their pain into joy. And then, may God bless you with enough foolishness to believe that you can make a difference in this world so that you can do what others claim cannot be done." Embracing this blessing invites us to act with compassion and courage, no matter how daunting the path. If you or someone you know needs support in finding the strength to face these challenges, please visit https://lnkd.in/gg3qFCrZ for resources and guidance. #courage #justice #religioustrauma https://lnkd.in/gCYYNrAr

Want to take control of your business’s financial future? It all starts with mastering your present! As a small business owner, you wear many hats. But when it comes to finances, juggling can feel overwhelming. That’s where we come in. With over 25 years of experience in bookkeeping and a team of dedicated professionals, we specialize in helping small businesses like yours not just survive but thrive. Here’s the secret: it’s not just about crunching numbers; it’s about setting clear goals and creating a roadmap to achieve them. Here are three tangible steps you can take today to regain control of your financial landscape: 1. Set SMART Goals: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound goals provide clarity. Instead of saying, “I want to increase sales,” try, “I want to increase sales by 20% in the next quarter.” This gives you a clear target to aim for. 2. Regular Financial Check-Ins: Schedule monthly reviews of your financials. This isn’t just about looking at the numbers; it’s about understanding the story they tell. Are you on track? What adjustments do you need to make? Regular check-ins help you stay proactive rather than reactive. 3. Leverage Technology: Tools like QuickBooks Online can simplify your bookkeeping and give you real-time insights into your financial health. With the right technology, you can spend less time on paperwork and more time focusing on growth. Remember, the goal isn’t just to keep your head above water; it’s to chart a course for success. By staying in control of your present, you’re paving the way for a brighter future. If you found these tips helpful, give this post a like or drop a comment with your own strategies for financial success. And feel free to share this post with fellow business owners who might benefit! #Finance #Goals #Business

Embracing the Present: Letting Go of Past Anger In the tapestry of life, each thread represents a moment, a memory, or an emotion. Some threads are vibrant and joyful, while others are dark and heavy, woven with the anger and pain of past experiences. It’s natural to feel anger when we’ve been wronged or hurt, but holding onto that anger can weigh us down, preventing us from fully embracing the beauty of the present. Imagine your heart as a garden. When you carry anger towards the past, it’s like planting weeds that choke the life out of the flowers. These weeds consume the nutrients and space that could otherwise nourish love, joy, and peace. The more anger you harbour, the less room there is for the blossoms of the present to flourish. Anger is a powerful emotion, but it is also a thief. It steals our ability to see the goodness around us, to appreciate the small moments of happiness, and to connect deeply with those we care about. When we are consumed by anger, our hearts become closed off, and we build walls that keep love at bay. We become prisoners of our own emotions, unable to experience the freedom and lightness that come with forgiveness and acceptance. Letting go of past anger is not about forgetting or condoning what happened. It’s about choosing to free ourselves from the chains that bind us to those painful memories. It’s about reclaiming our power and deciding that our past will not dictate our present or our future. By releasing anger, we make space for healing and growth. We allow ourselves to be vulnerable, to open our hearts, and to let love in. In the present moment, there is so much to be grateful for. There are opportunities for connection, for laughter, and for creating new, positive memories. When we let go of anger, we can fully engage with the world around us. We can be present for our loved ones, offering them our undivided attention and affection. We can experience the richness of life with all its ups and downs, knowing that we have the strength to overcome challenges and the resilience to bounce back. The journey to letting go of anger is not always easy, but it is profoundly rewarding. It requires self-reflection, compassion, and a willingness to forgive—not just others, but ourselves as well. As we release the anger that weighs us down, we discover a newfound capacity for love. Our hearts become lighter, our spirits brighter, and our lives more fulfilling. So, let us choose to let go of the anger towards the past. Let us nurture our hearts with kindness and understanding, allowing love to take root and grow. In doing so, we open ourselves to the endless possibilities of the present, where love can thrive and where we can truly live. #Freedom #ReleaseThePast #EmraceThePresent #RaisaRazak

This is one of the reasons why we as a company exist. To celebrate the broken roads that bring us together. Most relationships are forged through hardships, trials, struggle, heartache, and turmoil. The best relationships are the ones you or culture don’t expect, the ones you don’t see coming, or the ones, you may have thought were lost. The world is full of stories like this one and they deserve to be celebrated! #nonprofits #adoptionagencies #weddingplanners #socialworkers #socialservices

DO WE PLANT SEEDS OF HOPE? (Advent 1: Hope) Dec. 1st texts: Psalm 25:1-10, Jeremiah 33:14-16 Recorded service: https://lnkd.in/gDbVVewG ...Hope is “to want something to happen or be true” – “a feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen.” I challenge us to see ways in which those two aspects of hope (the reflective and the active to not oppose one another but rather interweave, dance with, compliment one another. They move in a circular motion of reflection leading to action leading to reflection. Let’s take a moment to draw a connection to our own life in regard to this cycle of reflection and action that hope requires. Many of us experienced the opportunity to be with family and friends during the Thanksgiving holiday. And many of us will have opportunity to be with family and friends during the Christmas holiday. I wonder: with whom among your loved ones do you experience ick (meaning recurring irritation, friction, jabs, silence). Bring to mind that one person. Allow yourself to wonder both what ick they experience and what ick you experience. What are the often repeated words, facial expressions, body postures – that hurt you, that hurt them? Now, what does Thanksgiving or Christmastime ick have to do with hope? Well, do you believe that people essentially can’t or don’t change… or that people essentially can and do change? It’s a big question. Either belief might involve hope. Perhaps you have felt that people in your life don’t really accept you as you are (your personality, what matters to you). So we long or hope for acceptance instead of pressure to change ourselves. And yet the belief that people can and do change requires hope as well. When we learn that a way that we move in the world hurts a loved one, we need to want to change and expect that we can. And we need that loved one to have faith enough in us that they will truly hope for and encourage our efforts to adapt...