One Conversation, Ten Years: An Origins Story
(Yes, the Origins origin story) There’s a movie from the late ’90s, Sliding Doors, that I think about a lot. It follows the dramatically different…
Building Spaces for Conversations That Matter
“Often, when we are in a group space, we think what we need is a teaching moment, when what we actually need is relationship” ~Rhonda…
An Accountant Walks Into a Comedy Career…
“The best way to connect is through laughter.” ~Ahmed Al-Kadri In preparation for meeting comedian Ahmed Al-Kadri ahead of the upcoming Resilience Learning Community panel…
When Holding On Hurts More Than Letting Go: A Forgiveness Workshop
Back in 2018, Elvia Garcia, one of the founders of Yolo Conflict Resolution Center (YCRC), was facing a spiritual crisis. She was part of a Buddhist c…
Carrying Resilience Forward: Closing 2025, Looking Ahead Together
(Photo credit: Andi Fetzner from hiking Mt. Kilimanjaro 2/2025) By: Lori Chelius Resilience is the ability to come back into connection during times of stress.…
Building Belonging, Together
(Edited with assistance from ChatGPT) For years, Andi and I have invited participants in our workshops to reflect on their why with a simple question:Why…
Sprinkling Resilience: The Power of Small Acts of Connection
Sprinkling Resilience: The Power of Small Acts of Connection (Edited with assistance from ChatGPT) “It’s a little thing, but it’s a big thing.” That was…
Resilience Champions Take Action
Have you ever found yourself feeling stuck or unsure of the next step? Feeling powerless during times of rapid change can show up in many…