A small moment of intentional joy and gratitude that I have overlooked for far too long is that Bob, (who, for context, included "I promise to make your coffee" in his wedding vows), always* makes the exact right amount of coffee for both of us. On workdays like today with travel mugs and on weekends with multiple mug refills. It's very impressive and makes me feel loved sweetly by a man who would hate to be described like that. Reminders for me from this: Find your joy intentionally, if you can. Love your people sweetly in little ways consistently. Acknowledge your gratitude publicly when you are able. #MilitantKindness And a new one... #CompassionateNonsense

Cup of coffee nearly up to the top.

Side by side of wedding picture and vow renewal.

@bobrhoades.bsky.social always* makes exactly the right amount of coffee.

So to do today:
Find your joy intentionally, if you can.
Love your people sweetly in little ways consistently.
Acknowledge your gratitude publicly when you are able.

#MilitantKindness
And a new one...
#CompassionateNonsense

Sonnet 19: When I consider how my light is spent When I consider how my light is spent,    Ere half my days, in this dark world and wide,    And that one Talent which is death to hide    Lodged with me useless, though my Soul more bent To serve ther...

For the days ahead, remember:
>Anxiety traps you.
>Act now, don't worry later.
>Stay present for the future.
>Don't glorify suffering.
>Lean on others.
>You have permission to rest.
🤟 #Challenge: Find creativity in meditation.
#MilitantKindness
#SelfAndOthers
#UnityInCommunity
#Meditation
#Poem
#Art

She is the Poem by June Bates

Bless divorce
Bless abortion
Bless community
Bless birth control
Bless queer joy
Bless HRT
Bless anything
that can make
a woman more free
#Poetry
#Poem
#BlessUsAll
#MilitantKindness
#SelfAndOthers

These are the things I have been thinking about recently. Take what you need, share what you can. Living #MilitantKindness for #SelfAndOthers without turning into the flames of #Caregiver #Burnout

Also, this seems like a good time for you to sign your strike card. Generalstrikeus.com/strikecard

This seems like a good time for you to sign your strike card. generalstrikeus.com/strikecard
#MilitantKindness
#SelfAndOthers

This is Larry. He went to a hearing in Wisconsin to voice his support for an anti-trans bill. In the 8 hours he waited, he listened to trans voices and allies speak. When his turn came, he not only changed his mind- he apologized. It's never too late to be a better person.

#BeLikeLarry
#MilitantKindness
#SelfAndOthers

Find your people! They are out there doing what you want to do. Community and unity will get us through, just like it's meant to.
#MutualAid
#MilitantKindness
#SelfAndOthers

Just do whatever you can. Then, rest. Rest is important! Burnout =/= resistance
#MilitantKindness
#SelfAndOthers
#RestIsResistanceToo

Melorism (noun) The belief that we can contribute to positive change and improve the world through acts of love, creativity, compassion, and kindness.

Do not be daunted by the enormity of the world's grief. Do justly now. Love mercy now. Walk humbly now. You are not obligated to complete the work but neither are you free to abandon it. - Pirkei Avos

As you go into your next week/day/moment/breath...remember that you're here now. Both in the physical and temporal sense. What we have is now. Do not fall for potential. Achievement is what you are doing right now that aligns with your vision. #MilitantKindness #SelfAndOthers #RestIsRevolution

Hey, I love you! Quit doom scrolling. Did you take meds? Wanna get a warm drink? Taken a deep breath in the last few minutes? Wanna get a more comfortable position? Relax your eyes & shoulders. Drink some water. Find sun.

Dare:
Take a pic without moving your phone.
#MilitantKindness
#SelfAndOthers

Things I'm thinking about today....I hope you have peace. I wish you health. May we all have calm. May we all know joy. May you be circled with the love you share.

#MilitantKindness
#SelfAndOthers

Action is the antidote of anxiety. So if you want to do SOMETHING but you're not sure what, start here.

Don't do it alone! Find your area #MutualAid and offer what you can or see who needs what you have. If you are interested, someone else is too!
#MilitantKindness
#SelfAndOthers

To-do list tomorrow, same as today (and yesterday):
- get kids to school
- take meds
- love my queer and trans fam out loud
- check on homeless neighbors
- 5calls.org
- punch fascist (TBD)
- get kids to practice
- dinner/dishes/laundry
- meditate
- make to-do list
#MilitantKindness
#SelfAndOthers

"It's not your job to feed the 5,000...only to bring the 5 loaves and 2 fish."

I'd edit it to say...IF it's not your job to feed the 5,000 make sure you are at least keeping the water clean for the fish and the wheat growing for the bread.

This is #MilitantKindness

(A dark background with a white painted candle and yellow flame in the bottom right corner. The text is all white and each sentence is lower case, no punctuation.) Instructions on Living in a Broken World Lean into community Seek out love Applaud the good you see Keep paying attention Talk to your neighbors Dance to the music and embrace art Look for love and small joys Take breaks and relish in nourishing your body Donate what you can Linger at the dinner table with your friends Check in with your people Let yourself grieve Love one another as deeply as you can The storm is upon us and we must hold on Don't give up Still we rise

Each moment is undefined. But as we make our meaning in the world individually, please know that this stranger on the internet is cheering for you.
#MilitantKindness
#SelfAndOthers

Find your moment of peace and loving kindness today.
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Yes, you can. I dare you.
#MilitantKindness
#SelfAndOthers

Context: tweenlet busted her flute. Teacher is trying to repair it, and borrowed one from the MS. Tweenlet had a full blown anxiety attack, and I am bugging the teacher for a diagnostic opinion while telling her JUST what she means to our fam.

I wonder...

Is it unfair of me to try to make a teacher happy cry with a parent email? 😂😁

#militantKindness #CovidTeacher

#MLKDayofService
#MilitantKindness

When harm mitigation attempts bite you in the ass.

Is it normal to fuck up?
Yes.
Is it also normal to be like, "yo! I fucked up! Thanks for letting me know!"

Also, yes.
This is where we bring the best of ourselves to the table.
#MilitantKindness

YO!

Get this boosted! We gotta get this scholarship fund to where it's gotta go! 👇👇👇

Get them ladies their 2nd chances!!! 💕
#militantKindness

Ya'll. 😭😭😭
AF very just winked at me cause my SHIRT! 🥹💕🥹

I WANNA CRY IN HISTORY TEACHER!!!!!

IN a WALMART!

#menopause
#militantKindness

a woman is saying `` do n't get mad , get everything '' . Alt: a woman is saying `` do n't get mad , get everything '' .

Take a deep breath.

We've been through stuff like this. Rest.

And then get smart. Get hilarious. Don't get mad! Get even!

#MaliciousCompliance
#militantKindness

Guys. 🤦‍♀️

This is your not so gentle fucking reminder that Bluesky is CREATOR and ARTIST centric.

Keep the AI OFF. Don't amp that shit here.
Amp THEIR voices and don't be a fucking dingleberry. Support our artists. They're the ones who built this place.

#militantKindness