Once in a while you find a report that validates a bunch of your hunches. In this case, a group of foundations in the Northwest U.S. have come together to wrestle seriously with what racial equity means for their investment committees (& the social mission actualization of their asset stewardship). What emerges is a report […]
I passed the torch at CPA this week. The feelings are wonderful and… remind me of paradox. New invitations, recognition feel simultaneously spacious, and also weighty. Which brings me to mystery and some mystagogy. I start by reflecting on this quote from Rainer Maria Rilke: “In spite of all the farmer’s work and worry, he can’t reach down to where the seed is slowly transmuted into summer. The earth bestows.”
Might this be an opportunity for you to re-imagine the quality and depth possible through better virtual spaces? For me, most of the past 6 years I’ve built my organization while living at home in another city. I’ve also built many of my deepest, most meaningful friendships, and communities online. I’ve joined spirituality groups that […]
Where do you start when somebody you look up to so much suddenly slips away. Patrick or “Primo!” as we affectionately called each other was the cousin who I shared the most with. In that spirit, here are 5 exhortations I think Patrick might have for us today as we seek to honor him. Write […]
Micaela inspires me to make art. Dance with fear. and ask Why?