Kia ora,
I don’t know about you, but lately I have found myself feeling the weight of the world!
When you consider the Te Āo Māori perspective- that all living things are connected; ‘Kō au te taiao, te taiao kō au''- I am nature and nature is me’ - then the heaviness makes sense. If a part of our world is under stress and struggling, it ripples out.With global disruption, challenges to equity, inclusion, and the environment, both here in Aotearoa and beyond, it gets overwhelming.
One of my favourite navigational tools to help me address my own heaviness and overwhelm is the three circles tool:- Circle of control: the decisions only we can make such as our rhythms, our responses, and what matters in our day.
- Circle of influence: the ways we extend our reach including how we vote, the campaigns we support, and the stories we amplify.
- Circle of concern: the things outside our reach. Sometimes, letting go of those is an act of survival.
Through small acts, like taking time in nature, connecting with people who sustain us, and doing the things that bring us joy, we stay rooted and ready to show up where it matters.
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- Community Governance Qualification – Community Governance Aotearoa recently launched the Certified Community Directors course. It is a structured, practical programme for board and committee members wanting to build their governance skills and confidence that is specifically designed for the community sector. Read more here.
- Now That’s What I Call Green – Aotearoa’s own, Brianne West (Ethique founder, environmental entrepreneur and scientist) has a Substack-based podcast and newsletter that offers smart, down-to-earth insights on sustainability that demystify green living while keeping it real and full of wit. Explore it here.
- Te Whare Tapa Whā – The House of Wellbeing – A Māori model for holistic health developed by Sir Mason Durie. It frames wellbeing as a whare supported by four pillars: physical, mental, social, and spiritual health. Each is essential and connected. Learn more here.
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- How might Te Whare Tapa Whā guide how your organisation supports wellbeing for staff, volunteers, and those you serve and support?
- How can your organisation build in moments of celebration to keep people motivated and connected to your bigger purpose?
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1 whakatauki/saying to carry you forward |
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“Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass. It’s about learning to dance in the rain.” Vivian Greene
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