01/28/2026
These past seven or so weeks have felt like an eternity here in Minnesota. We are in company with some of the most compassionate, moral, intelligent, and determined people all picking up the roles they can to support the community and values we hold dear. While the occupation seems to be shifting, it doesn’t appear to be waning and it is evident that the needs will persist and we will need sustained funding and support. This also means supporting our nervous systems so we can continue on.
We know that touching soil helps shift our bodies from the sympathetic (fight or flight) into the parasympathetic (rest and digest) mode which reduces our stress levels. Last weekend I guided a group through planting winter bulb gardens and despite the gravity of the news, these moments with hands in soil felt restorative, energizing, hopeful. I want to offer that momentary respite to others.
This weekend we will break our winter hibernation on Sunday from 12-4. I’ll have all of the materials here to plant up some winter bulb gardens and warm tea to warm body and spirit. The modest fee of $18 will cover materials but all profits will be donated to the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota - feel free to round up if you have the means and interest.
For those who would like to donate items or offer rent assistance to support families in our community that are sheltering place, please stop by Memorial Lutheran Church on Sunday from 1-3. Learn more about the Kindness in Action event through the link in our bio.
