In the aftermath of an election, conversations often seem stuck in a cycle of division, fear, and uncertainty. But I want to shift the focus from the election itself to what comes after: the path forward, the bridge we’re standing on now.
This bridge represents transition and transformation. We aren’t where we were, and we aren’t where we’re going yet. Standing on a bridge can feel shaky, and it’s in this space of in-between where transformation is possible.
Growing up, I remember feeling heartache and anger, witnessing the injustice and violence that others faced. It confused and saddened me, much like it does now. Today, it feels amplified. Many people are experiencing intense stress responses—fight, flight, freeze, or a need to tend and befriend. When we’re in survival mode, we see the world in extremes: good or bad, for or against us, right or wrong. Nuance fades, and everything feels like a potential threat.
Our nervous system’s stress response is essential for survival, but when we’re consumed by it and let it guide our actions, we’re setting ourselves up for disaster. I can’t help but think of the chaotic scene in Mean Girls when everyone loses control. In moments like these, blind rage feels gratifying, but letting emotions dictate behavior often leads to regret.
Feelings are valid, and it’s healthy to experience them fully. But feelings can’t sit in the driver’s seat—they’re not the decision-makers. For meaningful, lasting action, we need both outer and inner work. Without inner work, any action will be fleeting, fading as soon as anger or sadness recedes. To sustain change, we need something deeper, grounded in purpose and resilience.
Our actions must also be rooted in love. As Audre Lorde profoundly noted, “We cannot dismantle the master’s house with the master’s tools.” We cannot combat hate with hate, nor violence with violence, nor bullying with more bullying. True transformation calls for something more powerful: compassion, creativity, and connection.
That’s where my work, specifically the Healing Haven Institute, comes into play. It’s more than a membership—it’s a movement. A movement away from oppressive systems and toward community care, rooted in collective liberation and love, not division. It’s about divesting from systems that uphold supremacy and reclaiming power through community investment.
The Healing Haven Institute is designed for sustainability and empowerment:
- We’ll host a live Q&A with an insurance expert to help you navigate your insurance benefits more effectively.
- You’ll gain insights from a functional medicine doctor to expand your healing beyond traditional medications.
- I’ll lead a course on harnessing the power of your mind, to move from fear-based reactions to empowered responses.
- You’ll find peer-to-peer support and micro-havens for different communities, like neurodivergent individuals and trauma survivors, where healing can be collective and deeply personal.
And the best part? For the first year, membership is only $10/month, or $100 if you can pay upfront.
Our world can change, but it requires every one of us stepping up with radical responsibility—to heal ourselves and take care of each other. When my kids are older, I want to tell them that I was part of a revolution. Not a revolution of division and dominance, but one grounded in love. A revolution where our tools were compassion, our strategy was community care, and our mission was collective liberation.
If you feel called to join this movement:
- Join my first class starting Tuesday—it includes two months of the membership for free.
- DM me or comment “Revolution” to join the Healing Haven Institute.
- Share or tag someone who might need this message.
Together, let’s create a revolution that is loving, sustainable, and inclusive—one that ensures a future we’re proud to leave for the next generation.
