Care, Compassion and Yes, Love
Hello Worldmakers, Looking for some help and inspiration to deepen your relationships – shown by research to be the most important factor in growing resilience? Throughout February, we’ll be sharing ways to grow and show care, compassion, trust, a sense of mattering and yes, love. A decade ago, when my dear friend
New Beginnings and Fresh Starts
Greetings, Worldmakers! As 2021 is quickly making clear, the flip of an annual calendar is not the same as a ‘That Was Easy’ reset button. We each are being invited to discern and craft our own reset button. This might entail letting go of past pain, regrets or missteps –
Choosing to Celebrate 2020
For the past several months, we have been called on to live in unfamiliar ways, often physically distanced from family and friends. There is great benefit in choosing to find and celebrate the good within dark times — and we amplify the benefit by celebrating together. What has this looked
November Gratitude
Hi friends, In our last newsletter we updated you regarding the derecho that blazed a 700 mile swath across the Midwest, demolishing homes, businesses, properties, and crops. Presented with an opportunity to pivot and serve our fellow Iowans, we stepped into meeting immediate needs of food, water and shelter and
Midwest Derecho Recovery
Hi friends, You might have heard about the recent derecho that, with little notice, blazed a 700 mile swath across Iowa and beyond, demolishing homes, businesses, properties, and crops. This included hurricane like winds up to 140 mph through sections of our home community. Some of our team members are
July Racial Justice
Worldmakers… shining a light on issues of racial injustice in your community and taking action toward a more inclusive, peaceful and just world. We see you. As a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping create a world where all can thrive – where everyone has an opportunity to create a life
Welcome to a fresh new month.
June — while we are preparing for more challenges as we find our way through a global pandemic and champion for peace and justice for all, know that we’re also dedicated to seeing the opportunities for growth that you bring. When facing increased demands, we can keep our focus on: Bolstering