Soft to be Strong

Is it just me, or did May really live up to being Mental Health Awareness month? It's been an especially tough season for many changemakers and it took me some extra time to find the words to meet this moment, so thank you for your patience. 

The world is hard right now. In all different kinds of ways, all at once. Violence. Grief. Dehumanization. Cruelty. Apathy. Fear. Instability. Isolation. And more. And we're expected to function and pretend like it's just another day.

But there's something soft in you that is so powerful and so needed. It looks different for everyone, but it's a small spark that flickers despite the darkness. Care. Empathy. Hope. Feeling. Forgiveness. Humor. Courage. Joy. Love.

Don't let the world stomp out your softness. It's gotten you this far. Trust it to carry you forward. The world needs what you have to offer - not despite your tenderness, but because of it. 

Your June issue of The Care Package is coming soon and community calls will resume next month. 

In solidarity,

Katie