This winter I was in a creative rut. Blocked—our culture has taught us to label ourselves when we can’t access our creativity—though I believe block is more about the culture eclipsing our
In honor of our five-year anniversary, we are awarding five scholarships to The Collective. These scholarships are year-long, include both partial and full tuition options, and are open to women and non-binary
I am currently seeking a Community Experience Manager and Creative Assistant. Read on for details and application instructions for both positions. We look forward to hearing from you.
I wonder what would happen if we all moved with the same kind of hope Ruth did—determined, specific, unshakeable. Her passing is a devastating loss, and also an invitation to each of us to be done with what is, so we can dedicate our lives to what can be.
I am unequivocally committed to building an anti-racist community, and doing the work to dismantle white supremacy, violence against the black community, and systemic racism and anti-blackness in all of its complex forms. And: these words mean nothing without sustained action to support them.
The adventure begins when we let go of how it’s supposed to go.
(This will probably be on every new year’s list until I either die or stop writing them)
Most likely you do not need all of these rules right now, but I have a hunch you may need at least one. And DO NOT be fooled by their simplicity!
It rained, it stopped raining, it rained again, it rainbow-ed, and then the sun made a surprise entrance in the middle of the ceremony that we couldn’t have directed better if we tried.
May you have the courage to trust that your presence–exactly as it is in this moment—is both a power tool, and a gift.