Community Edition! (Goodness in the World)

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Nicole Bratt in front of Mendenhall Glacier, Juneau, Alaska

©Patrick Kern 2023

Friends,

In case you needed a reminder (like I do), good stuff is also happening in the world. Today, I will share some community GOODNESS:

Salmon in the water

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Today is Indigenous People’s Day, and tonight Town Hall Seattle is offering this topical event as a part of its Green Series: Turning Adversaries into Tribal Allies to Save Salmon. Salmon are a keystone species; their survival is critical to the health of the North Pacific ecosystem, and their numbers are in decline. The event can be attended in-person or online.

 
Interfaith Alliance Logo on a blue background

Interfaith Alliance is offering a free webinar titled The Sacred Tradition of Protest: No Kings II Faith Training on Tues, Oct 14: a 90-minute online training on how moral protest serves as a sacred expression of faith and conscience, as well as a practical training of how to know your rights and practice non-violent resistance.

 
Rock and twine with cut out print that says "love more"

©Nicole Bratt

One of my students has co-organized this virtual fundraiser for the entire month of October – Heartbeat House & Friends Raffle: A fundraiser for Super Familia King County. There are some sweet prizes! 100% of funds will be donated to Super Familia, which is a Seattle org doing immigrant rights organizing and mutual aid.

 
Naomi Moon Siegel's band playing at KEXP

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Earshot Jazz Music Festival is happening in Seattle now through Nov 2. This year’s lineup is incredible!

 
Nicole and her friend in front the Space Needle at a Hands Off! rally in Seattle, Washington

©PATRICK KERN

There is another No Kings rally & march this Sat, Oct 18, somewhere near you. These have been peaceful, uplifting gatherings of solidarity, and participating helps me to feel less powerless. Your presence matters, and if you are upset with what’s happening in this country, consider attending.

 
Stacked rocks on a beach

My friend and fellow yoga therapist, Carol Ann Davidson is offering this potent and needed 3-part series called Soul Activism: Tending Anger, Befriending Grief, and Deepening Connection in Challenging Times on Bainbridge Island, starting Oct 23. If your conscious heart needs a salve, I cannot recommend this highly enough!

 
Photo of light art installation with blue and red linear lights

©NICOLE BRATT

My friend, colleague, and menopause-specialist Vanessa Weiland, NP, is offering a free menopause workshop at the Bothell Library on Fri, Nov 7: Menopause 101: Wellness, intimacy, and beyond.

 
Screenshot of Nicole Bratt teaching a shoulder release yoga sequence

I recently posted a seated practice to release neck and shoulder / upper body tension. It’s about 13 minutes, is for all levels, and can be found here on Facebook. It makes a perfect mid-day computer break!

 

Yours in community,
Nicole

PS. I need your help! I am asking past and current students and clients to fill out my new feedback form so I can evolve and grow my tiny wellness business with care. Will you consider gifting me 5-7 minutes of your time to share your thoughts? Your generosity of time and honesty is invaluable to me.

©PATRICK KERN 2023