Please take a moment to read and internalize these guidelines. They protect our collective space and help us show up as our best selves. Conduct & Communication ∙ Speak truthfully and listen actively to others—seek genuine understanding ∙ Disagree respectfully – challenge ideas, never attack people ∙ Use “I” statements to express your personal perspectives ∙ No personal attacks, slurs, or dehumanizing language – ever ∙ Maintain confidentiality of sensitive personal information shared in discussions Participation & Engagement ∙ Everyone has the right to speak and be heard ∙ Create space for quieter voices – don’t monopolize discussions ∙ Show up on time and come prepared ∙ Participate in good faith, seeking understanding rather than winning arguments ∙ Respect different learning styles and paces Safety & Boundaries ∙ Zero tolerance for harassment, intimidation, or threats ∙ Respect personal space and consent ∙ Protect vulnerable community members ∙ Address conflicts through dialogue and mediation first ∙ Remove individuals who pose safety risks after a fair process Shared Responsibility ∙ Everyone helps maintain the physical and emotional space ∙ Share resources and knowledge generously ∙ Support newer members in understanding the movement’s values ∙ Hold each other accountable with compassion ∙ Commit to ongoing learning about oppression, liberation, and social change Decision-Making ∙ Use consensus or democratic processes for major decisions ∙ Ensure transparency in how decisions are made ∙ Create pathways for feedback and concerns ∙ Review rules periodically and adapt as needed Specific Guidelines ∙ No recording others without explicit consent ∙ Cell phones on silent during group work (unless accessibility needs require otherwise) ∙ No substances that impair judgment during learning sessions ∙ Rotate facilitation roles to build collective leadership ∙ Address harm directly and seek restoration rather than punishment

In a valley where the sun always rose gently, there stood a hill with a single, enormous stone at its peak. The villagers called it the Stone of Strength. Many believed it could only be lifted by the strongest person in the world. One day, a small child wandered up the hill. She was not the tallest, nor the fastest, nor the loudest. But she had a quiet curiosity in her heart. At the base of the hill, she saw two children—one had fallen, and the other was helping them up.“Why are you helping?” she asked.“Because I can,” the helper said simply.The child nodded and continued upward. A little farther along, she saw another child climbing a steep rock. Their hands slipped, their knees shook—but they kept trying.“Why don’t you stop?” she asked.“Because I want to see what’s possible,” the climber replied. At the top, she finally reached the great stone. It was bigger than she imagined—too big, she thought, for someone like her. She remembered the villagers’ words: Only the strongest can lift it. She placed her hands against it anyway. At first, nothing happened. But then she remembered the child who helped someone up. She remembered the one who kept climbing. She thought about the times she had been kind, even when it was hard. The times she had tried again, even when she wanted to quit. She took a breath—not just with her body, but with her heart. And the stone moved. Not because she was the strongest in the way the villagers imagined—but because she carried something different inside her: courage, kindness, and the willingness to try again. When she lifted the stone above her head, something unexpected happened. It didn’t feel heavy anymore. It felt… light. Below, the villagers watched in awe. “How did she do it?” they whispered. But the child only smiled, because she now understood something they did not: Strength was never the stone.Strength was everything she became on the way up the hill.

One of our members, (me) @Rena Nicole lives with a mental health challenge called Bipolar One Disorder. I’ve been working with Manus to help me create an app that will support me and my needs for mental wellness and stability. Would you know anyone with stress, depression or anxiety who could use an app like this? Here is the mock up I made using ChatGPT. What are your thoughts?