Hey!! I would LOVE to hear some of the insights and reflections that you've had this past month. Something that you've learned about yourself. Or some of the wins or challenges or anything that stood out for you this past month! Feel free to drop some GIFs or pictures or some words of wisdom! here are a few things that stood out -birthday celebrations (being reminded that people care) -letters of Hope -sledding, iceskating, gym, walks at the park -skool calls/interactions -books (Podvig; The Power of Now, People of the Lie, The Rhythm of Life, The Art of Communication) -work, creative outlets, working on digitizing poetry -good conversations with newer friends and good conversations in general

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).

Any highlights you guys wanna share from the past week/weekend? Anything you're looking forward to this upcoming week? Here's a picture of the sunrise I got to catch this morning. It was SO cold, but so beautiful and worth it.

"People are unreasonable, illogical, and self-centered. LOVE THEM ANYWAY. If you do good, people will accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives. DO GOOD ANYWAY. If you are successful, you win false friends and true enemies. SUCCEED ANYWAY. The good you do will be forgotten tomorrow. DO GOOD ANYWAY. Honesty and frankness make you vulnerable. BE HONEST AND FRANK ANYWAY. Big people with even bigger ideas will be shot down by small people with even smaller minds. THINK BIG ANYWAY. People favor underdogs, but follow only top dogs. BE THE UNDERDOG ANYWAY. What you spent years building may be destroyed overnight. BUILD ANYWAY. People really need help but may attack you if you help them. HELP THEM ANYWAY. Give the world the best you have and you’ll get kicked in the teeth. GIVE THE WORLD THE BEST YOU’VE GOT ANYWAY." -Mother Teresa There is no better way to honor life than to strive to become the best verrsionof yourrself. ACTION: What's one action step that you can take "anyway". Here are some ideas: - Offer compassion without correcting, fixing, or proving a point. - Help anonymously so your ego gets nothing out of it. - Do the right thing even when it costs you convenience or status. - Take a visible step toward something you’re afraid to be judged for. - Say the truth without cushioning it to be liked. - Admit what you want instead of pretending you don’t care. - Acknowledge your fear instead of disguising it as logic. - Share an idea before it’s “ready.” - Invest time in a vision that scares you a little. - Speak up in a room where you feel smaller than everyone else. - Bet on yourself when no one else is. - Restart something you quit because it got hard or messy. - Offer support without demanding gratitude. - Stay kind to someone who pushes back or resists help. - Serve without trying to control the outcome. - Do excellent work even if it might go unnoticed. - Lead with integrity when cynicism would be easier. POLL:Which mindset do you most often default to?

(realized that I posted this in another community in October but never in mine, so here we go :) ). Confession: I have a hard time seeing myself in the future (getting older) while at the same time, even though I think about mortality on the daily, I have a hard time actually picturing myself dying. I look at people that are older and wonder "I wonder if I'll make it to that age"--the sense of time is just something that seems elusive...real, but not. BUT, here I am, living and getting older (I'm grateful!)...and this got me thinking about living in a way that truly embodies wellbeing... which got me thinking further about Blue Zones and how the individuals in these areas seem to REALLY be living--they're not just physically healthy, but they seem to really be living in a wholesome way. So..I wanted to know more and learn how I can embrace the aging process in a more wholesome way. And I want to hear from you...how are you approaching this whole living thing? Here are some things that I learned about these Blue Zones: 💫Blue Zones are regions where people consistently live to be 100+ while maintaining good health, strong minds, and deep connections. What Blue Zones have in common: 🥗 Eat mostly plants (like 90%): Meals are rich in beans, veggies, nuts, and whole grains. Meat is more of a side dish than the star of the show. They get their protein, but they get it through mostly plants! 🚶 Move naturally : Daily life includes walking, gardening, and doing things by hand. Functional movements. 💞 Stay connected: Strong social bonds, family ties, and a sense of belonging are central to their health--this has become increasingly important to me as I've aged.. 🧘 Find purpose and peace: Each person has a reason to get up in the morning. They practice slowing down, whether through prayer, community, or mindfulness. 🍷 Enjoy life in moderation: Many share meals, laughter, and even a small glass of wine with friends. Balance is key! (side note: although people have said that a glass of wine improves heart health--it's a depressant so it 'relaxes' the body in some ways--it is still a toxin for the brain, even in small doses--so I wonder if there are other factors at play here)