Taking a Peaceful Pause to Start 2021

This first ABG post of 2021 is not what we had wanted it to be.

We had wanted to share our thoughts about reflecting on the year that’s passed. We had wanted to share our Words of the Year, and a little perspective on why they matter for the year ahead. We had wanted to invite you to create intentions that are affirmative, if cautiously so.

Then this week happened, the events in Washington DC in particular, and the plan for what we had wanted for this first ABG post of 2021 went sideways. Drastically so.

This week has been far from business as usual.

Now, all we want to do is let you know that we are here. Yes, we still want to do all those proactive things with this community. Reflect. Share words and themes for the year. Create affirmative intentions and ideas for practical actions.

But for the moment, we need to stop, recognize the impact of what’s happening right now and breathe. We also need you to know that we are holding this space for all of us in ABG, many who are also absorbing the events of the week.

We are listening and available to connect and check in. Beck’s mobile number is +1.707.592.8929 and Cathy’s is +1.702.528.3717.

We hope you’ll reach out, to us and to each other in the community. Check in with others. Share how you’re feeling. Offer support if and where you can.

We are thinking of you all, and will be back next week in full swing, and ready to (re)start the year.

Namaste,
Beck and Cathy