Besides just being BUSY at the moment, we’re both feeling the anxiety of the daily current news. And it is exhausting, y’all. So, yes, while we do need a good nap, we also get into the themes of rest, self-care, and community engagement amidst the challenges of modern life in this episode. There is a tension between the need for personal rest and the demands of activism, and as with most things in life, it is important to find balance. We also talk about the value of micro rituals in daily life, even if they are much more micro than you would like them to be. We're holding another round of the Queerness Every Day Challenge and it’s a great opportunity for folks to participate in small, meaningful practices that connect queerness and spirituality, especially amidst the busyness!
Takeaways
Both hosts express a shared feeling of being emotionally and spiritually drained.
The conversation highlights the importance of self-care amidst life's demands.
There is a tension between the need to rest and the need to engage in activism.
Marginalized individuals often have less ability to rest due to survival pressures.
Quality engagement with community can be more rejuvenating than passive consumption.
Micro rituals can help maintain connection to spirituality and self-care.
The busier one is, the more they need to engage in self-care practices.
Finding a minimum viable ritual can help maintain spiritual practices during busy times.
Community connections are vital for emotional support and rejuvenation.
The Queerness Every Day Challenge encourages small, meaningful daily practices.
Chapters
(07:18) Balancing Self-Care and Activism
(13:28) Quality Engagement vs. Passive Consumption
(19:27) Micro Rituals for Daily Life
(22:27) The Queerness Every Day Challenge
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