When I need to do a hard thing, before I start I take a few minutes to center myself and think about the love and support that surrounds me. My family. My friends. My ancestors. Depending on what I’m gearing up to do, different ancestors come to mind. Sometimes it’s ancestors whom I knew – my grandmother, my 7th grade teacher who always supported me. Sometimes it’s the ancestors I’ve just heard about, whose stories made an impression on me. Always, imagining my ancestors in my corner, cheering me on, helps me to get started on the work in front of me with courage and faith in myself. -Jody Malloy, CLF
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