Small Actions
Small Actions, Big Impact: Ways to offer support for Texas Hill Country and Beyond.
There is so much heartache happening around the world at any given time.
How can we hold it all and stay awake to what is happening beyond us, while also staying present with and grateful for what is unfolding right before us?
A few strategies I like to use:
Focus on what is within our sphere of influence, impact, and control.
What can we personally do? What can we positively impact even if in some small way?
For example: we can be kind to others including strangers; we can create community and connection in our own neighborhoods; we can donate to causes we care about and believe in; we can practice regulating our own emotions and staying grounded, steady, and centered.
Practice presence and gratitude for what is right here, right now in front of us —no matter how small.
This could be a daily gratitude practice, sharing gratitude lists with a friend, or simply taking a moment to pause and notice.
Prioritize practices that help us to show up at our best —this, in turn, allows us to show up for others.
If you’re feeling called to support impacted communities in TX, here are a few possible ways to do so.
Vetted Organization Response, via 1% for the Planet —Zing Collaborative is proud to be a member of 1% for the Planet, which means we donate 1% of all (top line) sales each year to approved nonprofits supporting people and planet. This is a list of vetted 1% orgs that are working to provide support.
World Central Kitchen —always one of the first organizations on the ground, not only in the US but around the world, serving hot meals to anyone who needs one. Texas-based friends: if you have a chance to volunteer with WCK, I highly recommend doing so.
Global Empowerment Mission—also one of the early organizations on the ground offering support, not only in TX but also around the world. Part of the 1% network above, as well.
Beau Bear Foundation - supporting families after the tragic and sudden loss of a child.
Ark of Highland Lakes —a local network of churches offering support, and on the ground.
This list of resources, via Shannon Watts on Instagram.
And, if you're concerned about both the humanitarian and environmental impacts of what is being referred to as Alligator Alcatraz, here's one way to take action. It takes only a few seconds to personalize this email (if desired) and send.
