Cultivating Abundance Isn’t Selfish

Yesterday as I watched footage of the violent, genocidal invasion of Ukraine by Russian forces I felt incredibly overwhelmed, tender, and rageful.

Not only are these systems of oppression constantly traumatic, particularly for Black people, but we have been living through a pandemic, and on top of that we’re witnessing and feeling the reverberations of the Ukraine invasion, as well as the horrific and violent news of the anti-trans actions in Texas.

As we process the events of the world at large, as well as neighboring states here in the so-called U.S. — on top of that being tasked with the job of keeping our jobs, paying rent/mortgage, and navigating “regular” life stressors like relationship issues, conflict with co-workers, deadlines, maybe you have children you are responsible for, or you’re the caretaker of a sick family member, maybe you’re currently battling COVID, or you have plant babies, or animals that require your attention…this is all too much for any one person.

As I sat on my green couch yesterday watching the snow/ice/rain fall outside my apartment window, I succumbed to the advice that I give my clients: release the expectations of yourself. We’re experiencing big, collective traumas on top of navigating our personal ones.