Carrie Lin Connects, Edition #36
Hi Everyone,
How are you doing? It's been a heavy week. As far as my newsletter goes, there's what I had hoped to share, and then there's what I'm actually sharing. I'm struggling to focus on much beyond the most recent mass shooting in the U.S. that took more than 20 lives, so this will be short. I don't have it in me to speak much beyond what's right in front of my face.
I deleted social media apps from my phone last week for a break, but logged in on Wednesday to check out this Instagram account, which is one of the few that helps me put one foot in front of the other during moments when the world doesn't make sense. I will probably log out again shortly for my sanity.
On Thursday, I pulled myself out of a silent rage- and grief-filled bubble and took art supplies to my daughters' public charter Waldorf school. I sat with parents for hours doing an active art meditation, which we installed around the campus to show love for the teachers. It was a small gesture, but the parents reported feeling grateful for an outlet to release their thoughts and feelings. I also called lawmakers and donated to several political campaigns. After that, I volunteered in my daughter's classroom, and it turned out that being piled with thirty joyful children was just what I needed to be able to breathe normally and feel like I was back in my body. If you're feeling the heaviness of world events this week, what are you doing to keep from feeling stuck?
In reflecting on what's truly bothering me, this article nailed it when they wrote:
"The United States has become ungovernable, not because of political differences or protest or a lack of civility but because this is a country unwilling to protect and care for its citizens — its women, its racial minorities and especially its children."
Outside of this activity, I've briefly been working on keynote speeches, nervous system support for speakers, prepping resources for my book club, and some back-end work for TEDxSanDiego talks that are nearly ready to be released online. If you're looking for anything related to these topics, message me privately and I'm happy to share with you what I have.
That's all from me today. I hope you are taking care of yourselves and keeping your friends and family close. I'll be back next week.
Carrie Lin Connects
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