Being Brave + No Need to Suffer + Love is Free
Suffering is Not Required
How's that for a peachy way to greet you? Let us remember, leaning into light would not be important if there was only light in this world. So I remind you, just as I often remind myself: Being in committed partnership does not require suffering. Read on...
... because Love is Free
That's a bit more peachy, right?
Our featured FREE recording for December is now available! It's a 32-minute interview on The Power of Communication with Plants, featuring Piper Lacy of San Diego, California-based Wild Craft Urban.
Piper has a clear calling to connect with the plant world, and she is on a mission to help others form inspired relationships with plants in their own backyard, too. You can download or listen to our interview with artisan distiller Piper Lacy here.
What does Love want from you right now?
Most of my life I’ve been guided by some version of the question, “What does Love want from me right now?” This question helps me focus on what’s most important in life — my relationships, my spiritual, emotional, mental and physical health, and my humanitarian service — rather than wading in less satisfying waters.
This morning I was in a fussy mood and I knew a hike somewhere green would uplift my spirits. (Read on...)
Ta-Da!
Last month I realized it felt silly to have our free workshops, talks and interviews posted only for 30 days. After all, the people I interview are brilliant, and what they share is valuable. Why not keep their talks up all the time?
Decided. And done. Now you can find all our free recordings on one page, available for listening and/or download, anytime. Enjoy whichever ones call to you… and share them freely! It feels so good for me to share these with you.
And last, my Big Brave Thing
Alright alright, some of you have been waiting for me to get to the punch on this one. Remember last month's newsletter, when I asked what you would do today if you were really brave? And I said I'd share my recent big, brave thing -- a choice I had made that felt really brave -- in this newsletter?
Well, here's the update. The big brave thing is wobbling around. No, seriously. It's not rooted yet. And I respect my own courage, so I will keep it tucked in close, until it is ready to be shared, out of self respect and integrity.
You can be sure there is no avoiding going on here. No pretending, or hiding, denying, or procrastinating. I am simply allowing the muck to settle, so my brave choice can shed any unnecessary nutrients and rise up, strong, clear, on the surface. As soon as it does, I will share it.
And that's a wrap for this newsletter.
Staying warm in southern Sweden as the light dims and makes room for the longest, darkest winter I've lived through...
(more on that in next month's newsletter!)
With Great Love~
Jessica Rios
Founder, Leaning into Light