It Takes a Village: The Joy of Winter and Small Blessings

Dear Village Family,

Greetings in the heart of winter, a season that invites us to slow down, reflect, and find warmth in connection. As we navigate these colder days, I’m reflecting on a powerful concept from our recent It Takes a Village episode, inspired by Adrienne Maree Brown’s words in Emergent Strategy: “Small is all, small is good.”

Winter often feels like a time of stillness, but it’s also an opportunity to rediscover the impact of small, intentional actions. Sarah and I shared with our listeners that these seemingly small acts ripple out to create change, not just in our lives, but in the lives of others. Here are some highlights from the episode I hope will encourage you this season:

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