Change Your Perspective

When things seem unclear, sometimes we need to elevate our position to get a better view.  Seeing things with more context from what surrounds it can give us some much needed clarity.  Widening our focus can reduce the impact when we see events in the big picture.  Often times it's not that serious, or subsequently turns out just fine when we give it some time.

Ways to Care

When someone feels down and out consider sharing these gifts - communication through the use of the eyes, ears, voice, hand gestures, head movements and body positioning; trust; intuition through listening to what is said and not said; staying attuned to the energy in the space; sensitivity; self-awareness of my inner dialogue and feeling ; support; education as you offer learned information; openness to hear the pain and pleasure of the story; gentle honesty in sharing what you hear someone saying; silence; collaboration to draw on collective wisdom; boundaries from the speaker as well as me the hearer; humor in being open to hear their laughter; encouragement; finding comfort in silence; active listening; conflict resolution within the self and with others; assessment in order to craft a response.

Celebrate Come On: We Are Still Here!

 

During the pandemic, we have experienced many divine moments.  We responded to our neighbors through delivered meals, cards, emails, calls, texts, visits, prayers, hugs, tears, and laughter.  We survived race riots, insurrection, a challenging election cycle, social distancing, masking, and isolation. We felt emotions of joy, anger, sadness, gladness, regret, guilt, frustration, envy, and delight.  As we reflect on the joyful and less than joyful historic moments, I just want you to remember the alms received by your family. For our diligence we receive love, comfort, covering and favor.

Opening Up Carefully

As we proceed with life in this pandemic reality, here are a few tips when allowing access to your safe space.

COVID Key Differences + Similarities

Take care as new COVID variants begin to rise. Cold, Flu and Coronavirus characteristics are summarized below.  

Building Homes and Hearts with You

Thank you for supporting local Middle Tennessee nonprofits through The Big Payback!  Your generous donations will help us continue to create safe, life-giving spaces for our essential workers and their families to call home.

Help Us Build Affordable Houses and Mentor Families: The Big Payback May 5 and 6, 2021

The Big Payback. Is 24 hours to celebrate the spirit of giving and collaboration, and ultimately, the extraordinary work that nonprofits do in Middle Tennessee.  

Let's come together on Wednesday, May 5 through 6 pm through Thursday, May 6 and give $30,000 to NAPAS to build affordable housing and mentor families.  This will help make Middle Tennessee a place we're proud to call home. Because giving always matters.

                 Click on the links below to give:                      https://givingmatters.civicore.com/ https://www.thebigpayback.org/napas