To grieve for the world we have hurt, for a future that no longer exists as we were promised, for the pain and suffering happening all around us. Then to find hope again.
Brilliantly powerful & hopeful - thank you for sharing Isabelle. Love the bit about not running away as I've noticed my urge to do that has been really strong recently! xxx
Oof, Isabelle, I loved reading this and I try to do the same as you. The doomism is rife, and clickbait headlines will always try and win our attention through fear and rage, but that doesn't mean it's the only option for our senses. I agree with pulling our attention back to the present so we can shift our trajectory - focussing on small changes within your own community, educating within your own relationships, small shifts in your own present and future planning.
I love the work of Jessica Kleczka around positive news and fighting doomism, and Mikaela Loach's work, including her new book which I can't wait to get stuck into. And of course the wonderful Active Hope book, projects and training!
What a beautiful piece Isabelle, especially the line about shifting your focus. I think I will come back to this next time I am feeling the doom taking over!
Brilliantly powerful & hopeful - thank you for sharing Isabelle. Love the bit about not running away as I've noticed my urge to do that has been really strong recently! xxx
thank you!!! Me too, the need is ever-growing. but I think if we wanna change anything we gotta stay put!!! just in nicer spaces lol xx
Oof, Isabelle, I loved reading this and I try to do the same as you. The doomism is rife, and clickbait headlines will always try and win our attention through fear and rage, but that doesn't mean it's the only option for our senses. I agree with pulling our attention back to the present so we can shift our trajectory - focussing on small changes within your own community, educating within your own relationships, small shifts in your own present and future planning.
I love the work of Jessica Kleczka around positive news and fighting doomism, and Mikaela Loach's work, including her new book which I can't wait to get stuck into. And of course the wonderful Active Hope book, projects and training!
Thanks so much, Jen! <3 I will definitely check out those recommendations, they sound super interesting. Every lil bit helps. xx
What a beautiful piece Isabelle, especially the line about shifting your focus. I think I will come back to this next time I am feeling the doom taking over!
Thanks so much, Zabby. I'm glad you found it helpful. :) <3
Powerful piece of writing. Thank you for sharing xxx
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Wonderful stuff wonderful woman, brilliant x
thank you thank you thank you xxx