WelcomE September
the journey
making my way home to my innate
worth.
It does involve some maps,
but honestly much more
Bumbling through uncharted wild spaces
Unknown terrain- at least to me,
non- coverage zones.
I find
wilted and flourishing flowers and buds
Death and life together.
Past versions of myself colliding into each
other, anxious to be acknowledged by me,
some shy and some indignant,
but all wanting to be seen.
Some of it is indoor travel,
assisted by
books and listening to words.
Lots more outdoors motion, filled with silence.
And I keep finding myself at the ocean's edge,
gloriously relieved to remember my
smallness,
filled with the resurfacing holy awareness,
of my connection with every single living
thing.
we are extraordinary.
Written by Brooke Erin Stout
8/23/2024
Community Love! Meet Robert Sanders
Oak Harbor, we are so blessed to have Robert and the love, creativity, energy, and vision he brings to our community. He is the director at our own Oak Harbor Boys and Girls Club as well as the founder of On Our Own Arts Company he started in 2020. He is a graduate of the Leadership Whidbey Program, a board member of the Oak Harbor Chamber and works as a loan officer as well. He has a beautiful family and he and his wife, Amy have three school aged kids. Robert is constantly looking for ways to give back to people in the community and is always looking for fresh fun ideas to bring people together, promote art and help people out. He has a super positive social media presence where he basically is encouraging people daily. He hosted a Whidbey Island Talent Show with On Your Own Arts several weekends this summer and the final is this coming Saturday September 7th at Lava Louie's! So don't miss that! I give God thanks for Robert and his family. His enthusiasm and energy are contagious. If you are not already, you are going to want to follow and support Robert on Instagram @Robert_james_sanders and @onourownarts to keep updated on all kinds of great community events coming up and to stay encouraged. Also check out Oak Harbor Boys and Girls Club at www.bgcsc.org/clubs/oak-harbor-club/ if you are looking for a great way to get involved in our community. There are opportunities for businesses to be sponsors as well.
NEW BOOK ALERT!!!
Listen, Holy Spirit knew I needed this book at this time. The stories in this book are TRUE and INSPIRING and refuel the God given passion to continue to keep going! Keep moving forward with whatever or however God has called you to help build a world that honors everyone's sacred humanity. This book is fire and it drops this month!! Preorder anywhere you buy books!
September's Reflection from A heart on Fire by Danielle Coke
"SEEK JUSTICE, STAY HOPEFUL."
Danielle Coke Balfour
I'd love to help support and encourage you!
Understanding racism and working to change our own hearts and our communities to be more honoring and loving of everyone is a life long journey that is SOOOOO WORTH IT!!!! Where ever you are at in your own journey let me know if I can help encourage you as a fellow teammate who is on her own path of growth and change.