john silkey
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john silkey
“Humans don’t mind hardship, in fact they thrive on it; what they mind is not feeling necessary. Modern society has perfected the art of making people not feel necessary. It's time for that to end.”
Sebastian Junger • Tribe — Sebastian Junger
Jack Dorsey on identifying the right details:
“Make every detail perfect and limit the number of details to perfect.”
“Make every detail perfect and limit the number of details to perfect.”
For SEEA strategy
“Show me your original face
The one you had before your parents were born
Being born is like being invited to a grand masquerade. As babies, we begin the journey as pure presence, undefined and open. But soon, we are given a name, a role, a place in the world. A mask is placed upon us, crafted by our culture, family, and experiences. As we grow, we
When we embody the world we want, instead of only railing against what we resist, we pass on a blueprint for our descendants.…
When we come together to feed each other, care for each other, and uplift each other, we create the conditions for beloved community. We weep, we laugh, we live. As the earth gets hotter, and more of us are endangered, we... See more
When we come together to feed each other, care for each other, and uplift each other, we create the conditions for beloved community. We weep, we laugh, we live. As the earth gets hotter, and more of us are endangered, we... See more
iii. What will it mean to be human in 100 years?
Valarie Kaur in cac newsletter
Any time I ask my children if they want to play something or have a dance party they always say yes. We have journaling club every Monday after school. We cut stuff out of magazines, stamp with our fingers, draw maps and houses, write about our dreams. We are not trying to achieve anything; we are just enjoying time together creating, with snacks.
Beth Kempton • The Way of the Fearless Writer: Mindful Wisdom for a Flourishing Writing Life
You can talk directly to the child with the language of love, saying, “In the past, I left you alone. I went away from you. Now, I am very sorry. I am going to embrace you.” You can say, “Darling, I am here for you. I will take good care of you. I know you suffer so much. I have been so busy. I have neglected you, and now I have learned a way to... See more
Thich Nhat Hanh on How to Heal Your Inner Child
Work with the wounded child - it heals ancestors too
Thich Nhat Hanh
7/10/24
Lion’s Roar
“This is a gentle dance of awakening. You are right that this must be
done slowly, firmly, with care. If people see too much too soon, they can
shatter. If they are rushed, they can fall into reaction, paranoia, or denial.
The work is to build capacity to see, to stay, and to act with integrity.”
ii. 2/3 Subtle - aligning with self and Self and iii. What is it like to be human today?
From Meg W’s convo with Aiden Cinnamon Tea AI