Developing a self & collective care plan
TYPE: SHARED JOURNALING; ORACLE CARDS
“Many co-leaders have made efforts to prioritise practices of ritual, collective care and joy in their work”
Creating a self and collective care plan is a way to stay accountable to yourself and with your co-lead(s). This plan should be revisited throughout the year, perhaps when you are together in person and can spend time together exploring self-care practices or building rituals.
Journaling time
Before you create your plan using the template below, spend time reflecting on these quotes. Think of other imagery or literature that reminds you of this idea of care
“In being everything for everyone, when am I anything for myself?”
― MALEBO SEPHODI
“It is said that we can’t attain enlightenment, let alone feel contentment and joy, without seeing who we are and what we do, without seeing our patterns and our habits. This is called maitri – developing loving-kindness and an unconditional friendship with ourselves.”
— PEMA CHÖDRÖN, AMERICAN-BORN TIBETAN BUDDHIST NUN
Read the full poem, Fire, by Judy Brown, shared to us by Ingrid Benedict, who supported Ruby and Devi’s leadership transition
What ideas do these quotes spark for you? What practices do you think of when you think about self-care? Are there specific foods or drinks that make you feel nourished?
Developing your self and collective care plan
Download, make a copy, or make your own version of this worksheet. Then follow the instructions in the sheet.
ADDITIONAL REFLECTION WITH THE CARD DECK:
Consider pulling a card or several cards from the deck. Consider how that plant, animal, ecosystem or flavour conveys nourishment or care to you. If this activity is helpful to you, consider coming back to it and pulling new cards each time. This could be a solitary activity or one that is shared with your co-lead(s).
Additional resources:
There is a wealth of practical tools and resources on the Tarshi website, from mindful breathing to understanding your stressors.
