In today’s episode I’m talking about making it through the dark days of winter, practicing kindness in my professional life, and that ever illusive work/life balance.
Mentioned in this episode:
–Feminist Ethics of Care
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In today’s episode I’m talking about making it through the dark days of winter, practicing kindness in my professional life, and that ever illusive work/life balance.
Mentioned in this episode:
–Feminist Ethics of Care
Download or Listen Now:
I love my outdoor veggie and flower gardens and have been an avid outdoor gardener for years. It wasn’t until the COVID-19 pandemic hit that I realized I also love houseplants.
Since March my houseplant collection has grown from a few plants I was given as gifts, to a sprawling set of plants that is in constant need of more space. Most of the plants I have are relatively low maintenance, there are a bunch of slow growers, and very few have bright bold flowers. They are shades of green and goodness.
Caring for these plants has brought me a lot of joy. Watering, tending to their soil and light needs, and simply sitting near them reminds of the importance of tenderness and gentleness.
Right now, in a time where there is a lot of uncertainty and the days are getting darker I need that reminder of kindness and care. There’s an urgency to press forward, to keep producing, and to maintain normalcy. Things aren’t normal. And we need to take additional steps to practice care and gentleness with ourselves and others right now.
Things I’m doing to prioritize care:
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