EEDA Newsletter Vol 6, Res 35: Fighting Forward
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Hi friends! I feel like I leveled-up the other day. I ordered a small custom item on Etsy. The seller sent me a mock-up of the final artwork and I didn’t like it so I asked for a revision. The seller came back with the revision and I still didn’t like it; however, I also didn’t know what would fix it. I think maybe I didn’t like the style or the photo I sent for them to work from and so instead of going back and forth and struggling to make it work, I canceled my order. I think in the past, I’d definitely try to force it and not be willing to give up but there’s definitely something to being able to recognize when something just won’t work and walking away.
Don’t forget about last week’s EEDA Pod episode: Letting Go, Holding On: Lessons from Sorting a Loved One’s Belongings
In this episode of Enthusiastic Encouragement & Dubious Advice, Patricia and Nicole discuss the emotional and practical challenges of sorting through a loved one's belongings after their passing, sharing personal experiences and advice for others facing similar situations. They highlight the importance of community support, self-compassion, and taking the process step by step, even when going through their own belongings.
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It’s a resource week and I only the spell slot for one, but it’s a good one!
Resource: Fighting Forward Essay Series: Meaning and Action in a Time of Democratic Crisis via the Othering & Belonging Institute
The description from the site reads, “Fighting Forward is a new essay series OBI is releasing over the month of October authored by director john powell on the ongoing assaults on our democracy and communities, and how we may respond to and confront them.”
There are three longform essays in this series: What We Share, A Belonging Story, and What We Do. Each one is worth the read.
Recent & Current Reads
Inclusion of a book in this section is not necessarily a recommendation and these books won’t always be added to my Bookshop. Links are affiliate links.
Recently Read:
Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi (reread)
Children of Virtue and Vengeance by Tomi Adeyemi
Currently Reading:
The Best American Food Writing 2019 edited by Samin Nosrat
Children of Anguish and Anarchy by Tomi Adeyemi
Emergent Strategy: Shaping Change, Changing Worlds by adrienne maree brown
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