Showupforgood enjoyed spending the weekend at the Sloan’s Lake Bazaar. This was our first event in a fully public setting, and it was incredibly special. We had so many valuable conversations and loved engaging with all of the wonderful people who stopped by our booth. We overheard comments such as, “I have never thought about it that way,” “This is so cool,” “Thank you for doing this,” and “This is needed in the world.” We fielded questions about our organization, why we’re

Hi Good People 🩵 It's been a very full year + since I've last written in this blog. It's been a whirlwind. You likely feel the same. Ever more shocking news. Destruction, distraction, division, discouragement, devastation... One thing all of this anxiety has taught me is how to breathe 🙏 And at the same time I sense and see a revival of sorts, a revolution of goodness brewing, an upswell of love, creative energy, kindness, mutual aide--ideas spreading, catching, building, g

1/25/25 Each day we wake to more shocking and upsetting news. Each day we read comments from our loving communities asking, “What can we do?” Today a comment from Kayla asking, “Any groups emerging this week that have actionable items for us to do?” If my magic wand was working to its full potential, it would swish across the entire planet and bring loving voices together as one. It would send a united message, an answer to Kayla. It would tell Kayla that today and tomorrow a

1/21/25 Rt. Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde , bishop and spiritual leader of 98 congregations and schools in Washington DC and Maryland, made...

1/20/25 - MLK Day A few weeks ago, I was doing some more research on nonviolent action and, of course, sought out the father of nonviolence in our country Dr. Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr. I’m grateful for the lessons nonviolentaction365 has taught me, and grateful for The King Center. Dr. Bernice A. King has done a beautiful job keeping her father’s legacy and work alive through The King Center. Included in the concepts I learned: The King Center considers poverty to be

1/18/25 ❤90 Ebenezer I was next in line at a gas station. He was purchasing lottery tickets. I handed him a heart and asked if he’d help me change the world if he wins. He thought that was a fine idea. ❤ I will be so thrilled if Ebenezer reaches out. And I wish him the best of luck in the drawing tonight. 😉 Which brings me to the topic of resources. In part, this project aims to experiment with the idea that it should cost very little money to spread goodness far and wide. K

The first hearts were shared today. Three smiling ladies were on the train with us. I wasn’t sure I should bring hearts but decided to...