My stretch this week is to practice openness, curiosity and appreciation when the news is filled with stories that see these qualities trampled. Below are a few links that help me remember there is energy around understanding and caring for each other. If you’ve seen or read something hopeful recently, please let me know or add your links in the comments.
MN librarian creates #BlackLivesMatter booklist for teens
http://www.slj.com/2016/07/books-media/librarian-creates-blacklivesmatter-booklist-for-teens/#_ (Shout out to Susan Thurston Hamerski for sharing this)
The Southern Poverty Law Center responds to the violence
https://www.splcenter.org/news/2016/07/08/three-days-violence-baton-rouge-st-paul-and-dallas
A dear friend and colleague keeps it personal in response to Orlando and the death of Ali
http://www.transformativeleadership.net/thoughts.html
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