How to Keep Going, Even When It's Hard

What do we have to do in our bodies, minds & hearts to stay present and to not give up, even when it's hard? Zina & Jess welcome the amazing Dr. Krista Robinson-Lyles of Hope Education Group for a beautiful, personal conversation about practical ways to listen to our bodies, ask ourselves questions, and find our "joy, anyhow" as we surf the waves of building more just and inclusive communities.

Suggested Resources:

• Practicing Mindfulness by Dr. Krista Robinson-Lyles 
• Holding Change by adrienne maree brown
• The Body Keeps Score by Bessel van der Kolk
• My Grandmother's Hands by Resmaa Menakem
• Somatics Resources from Resmaa Menakem

Questions for moments of overwhelm:

• Where is this tension happening in my body? 
• How and why is it happening?
• What are my options?
• Who else is in this with me?
• What might stillness look like?
• What might action look like?
• Where do I have influence and control?
• Where are my islands of sanity? (Margaret Wheatley)
• How difficult is this? What is possible nonetheless? (Sam Nurding)
• What is my next most elegant step?  (Gibrán Rivera) 

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