Love Letter
Dear leader,
When you shut your computer after a busy day, I hope you know that your work today mattered.
May you trust that the “small” things add up and know that yes, indeed, you are making an impact.
When internalized capitalism urges you to fill each waking moment with productivity, may you remember that you are much more valuable than your to-do list.
May you take rest whenever you need it and see that breaks and spaciousness are essential ingredients to your success.
When autumn’s crisp air touches your skin, may it remind you to slow down … reap what you’ve sowed ... and nourish yourself before planting seeds for next year’s harvest.
May you find ways to bring nature’s rhythm into your work – even if the people and systems around you seem to be in eternal spring and summer (because you know that’s not sustainable).
When it feels like change is impossible, may you stay both patient and committed, conspiring with the process as it unfolds mysteriously before you.
May you resist that urge to beat yourself up for not doing/being/achieving more, and may your breath remind you that you are full … whole … enough – just as you are.
When you’re carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders, may you remember that you are not alone.
May you truly believe that asking for support is a sign of strength – not weakness – and allow those around you to lend a helping hand (they will be honored).
With love,
Jen
PS – If this message speaks to you, I invite you to join the waitlist for Illuminate Your Leadership, my group coaching program for ambitious nonprofit leaders who want to create more impact with less stress and more support (we’ll kick-off our next cohort in February or March 2022)
