Sharing in a little poem beeeecaaaaause I was contemplating fear and the ill effects of it (fear is the mindkiller)... I wrote it about a year ago and it was inspired by the movie WALL-E (haha) and also by some conversations that I was having at that time surrounding the world... Some questions for reflection and action steps at the end!! vulnerable moment for me here. Restore What’s been created has been met with destruction Annihilate the world, the effect of seduction Desolate world, ready to be tilled anew Fertile ground, truth ready to break through Worn down body, hopeful eyes Disguised compromise led to demise Timid first steps, courage is building Fear is present, atonement is thrilling Volte-face in the interest of progress No longer depressed by the excess we possess A collective sigh of relief ready to be heard Synergy of a few spirits are changing the world Ripple effect, we get to choose Will we restore or make another excuse? The rumbling of the quiet, contending voices Flourishing souls, the earth rejoicing Step back to move forward, the caged bird is free What is to come we cannot foresee A resting place, we’re here for now We live the effects of what we allow --Georgiana POLL: After reading Restore, which statement resonates most with where you are right now? REFLECTIONS AND ACTIONS BASED ON THE POLL: 1. “Fear is present, but courage is quietly building.” Reflection: Where am I acting bravely despite still feeling afraid? Action: Name one small step you’ve taken recently that required courage-honor it instead of minimizing it. 2. “We live the effects of what we allow.” Reflection: What have I been tolerating that’s shaping my inner or outer world? Action: Identify one boundary (internal or external) you could gently but firmly reinforce this week. 3. “Step back to move forward.” Reflection: What excess (noise, expectations, roles) am I being invited to let go of? Action: Choose one intentional “step back” (less scrolling, fewer commitments, more silence).

Going with something simple today. 😊 When was the last time you changed your mind about something?

This past week we stealthily crossed the 100 member milestone and I'm so so excited for it! A couple of you reached out about it (thank you!!) and @Chris Wendt 's post here100-members means so so much to me... This milestone belongs to all of you! It truly does! Thank you for showing up, contributing your voices, sharing your experiences, and helping create this space into what it is today. I never anticipated how this little corner of skool was going to take shape and I am so so truly thankful for it and for you all. A gift that I never knew was needed and didn't see coming. My heart is overflowing with joy. The connections formed and nurtured, the conversations sparked, and the growth truly wouldn’t exist without your willingness to engage and support one another and me. This community is possible because of you-your presence, insight, and energy matter more than you know. Thank you for making it the special space that it is. Here’s to what we’ve built together so far, and to everything still ahead!!!!💛 Excited!!!!!

For those celebrating: Merry Christmas! :) While not everyone is celebrating Christmas on the same day or in the same way, the message of hope is still there. :) Funsies calendar facts: Most of the Western world follows the Gregorian calendar, placing Christmas on December 25. Many Eastern Christian traditions follow the Julian calendar, where December 25 falls in early January. Same feast. Same meaning. Different ways of keeping time. (funsies fact: the gregorian calendar was introduced in 1582 and slowly shifted over the next few centuries; prior to this, the world operated under the julian calendar. some churches--to keep aligned with the liturgical life/component, maintained this 'older' calendar). Beyond dates, celebrations vary too. Some mark Christmas with quiet liturgy and fasting, others with family gatherings, music, food, and gift-giving. Some are in the middle of Advent; others have already arrived at the feast. Whether kept by the Julian reckoning (what a word!) or the Gregorian, Christmas proclaims the same mystery: the Eternal entered time, and the Word was made flesh. May the Light that came into the world shine upon you. Merry Christmas friends!!!! So thankful for you all! :) :) :) Do you celebrate Christmas?

@Emil Moldovan did a post in his own group about this very topic a while back and I thought it would be a neat way to learn more about the individuals in this community :) Names are often the first thing given to us before we have any say in who we are--they're chosen by family, culture, traditions, hope. Sometimes they carry expectation, history, or a meaning that we later grow into. They can reflect lineage, faith, resilience, or values.They can also hold stories that were never ours to choose. Then, we live. And the name ends up being a reflection of our own experiences, how we show up in the world..They can hold a power that we don't anticipate. Some questions: 1. How did you obtain your name--what's the history behind it? 2. Does your name mean something? 3. Do you have a nickname and how did you get it? 4. What do you want your name to stand for? Poll: