Thinning…& Bounty
This post has 4 parts. The first originates in a Seeds of Exchange FaceBook & Instagram post from several weeks ago about needful thinning in our garden, which sparked thoughtful & powerful responses from Lisa Sharpe &
Leading from Behind … {& an invite for our Colorado peeps}
This story focuses on our treasured & rock-star visionary, lover-of-ALL-peoples, & impassioned change agent, Neena Jain [co-founder of emBOLDen Alliances, an organization that endeavors to maximize impact through hands-on partnerships]. For many years, Neena & I have
Love, joy, connections abound…
Photograph by: Nadja de Sa Last night’s Seeds of Exchange Nepali Film, Feast, & Storytelling gathering was full-to-the-brim of abundant riches of our community: beauty, conversations, learnings, Nepali food, moments of silence, poetry,
An invitation – Film, Feast, and Conversation
You are invited.... (Friends, you will not want to miss this night.) A glimpse of the evening's happenings... Film [Untouchable: Children of God], Nepali Feast & Community Conversation 26 June, 2015 - 5:30-9:30 pm | Denver,
Questions – perhaps shared by you…
A few days ago, I received this note from a dear sista, Lisa, who gave me permission to share her questions, longings & love with y'all. "I just wanted you to know that I am
On the edge of my seat
I'm on the edge of my seat and about to leap off a cliff (YES! - both of those things simultaneously!) right now. In 10 minutes, I'll be Skyping for an interview with Michaela Garretson,
It is time
I read this magnificent poem, to launch an afternoon of collaboration, circling 'round, ushering in a new season of work for a dear sister today. We played with and were guided by the powerful practices of
Food relief | “I lost everything” | Girl E – child bride
A letter and pictures from our remarkable and dear friend, Udaya, in Nepal. He has been distributing food and assessing needs of earthquake-impacted villages. Dear friends, we are fine and doing well here and we greatly
Pings!
Ping. Ping. Ping. After each ping, a voice I know and love would announce themselves. A conference line connecting and uniting our kula [community] from across the country. Committing to courageously learning together, telling and
We are Somebodies
I am Beloved. Cherished. Celebrated. I Belong. Check out this TED Talk by Jacqueline Novogratz, Inspiring a Life of Immersion. If you have only a moment, for now, here is a glimpse of it via this excerpt about
Feasting at The Sherpa House
Last week, my family took me to eat at The Sherpa House in Golden, Colorado for a special Mother’s Day celebration. As we walked up to the restaurant, prayer flags whipped above us and prayer
Our destinies are bound with the destinies of others
Compassion hurts. When you feel connected to everything, you also feel responsible for everything. And you cannot turn away. Your destiny is bound with the destinies of others. You must either learn to carry the












