We  need to first create the community for this non profit to be as successful as it can be for everyone.  Community is like the soil, the mentors and mentees are like the seeds and the sun and rain are like the resources we want to add to the process.  The rainbow is the finished effect.  All of us working together to support one another and grow gratitude and health and joy together.

So step one… join the community! 

Be a part of the tribe!!  Let’s create a place where you can ask questions and receive answers and guidance and wisdom.  Not necessary to sign up as a mentor or mentee… just join the community and be part of the conversation of supporting each other.

Should you choose to take the next step the resources can be used for a variety of purposes.  It all starts with you.   It starts with asking for what you need or having a friend or family member share your needs with us to get you started.  

I am grateful to be here creating this community with all of you.  Badass tribe working together to help each other and ourselves. 

Please start by joining the community and letting your presence be a gift to everyone else!!

With gratitude and LOVE,

Carrie

Founder of 22 Love

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The elephant is a powerful symbol for me; as it represents my bigger goals. It reminds me that there are universal lessons in life’s journey.  Elephants are patient, they value family, have amazing memories, work hard every day, and they are too big to eat in one sitting (metaphorically).

Each day when I see 22, I am reminded  to stop.  I reflect on gratitude, love, potential life lessons, and I ask myself, am I taking the tiny actions (bites) that lead to my greater goals? These tiny actions or pauses in my day my friends have been deeply gratifying and fulfilling moments.

The tiny bites include giving myself and others grace and gratitude, practicing self acceptance and care through meditation, asking for help, being of service in my community, checking in on my friends and family with daily calls and texts, playing outside, coloring inside and outside the lines, spending time with my furry friends, nurturing my brain children, and most of all hard stopping at 22.

I have strung together enough days to weather many storms and celebrations.  I buried a sibling who died of an opiate overdose, overcome my own childhood trauma and addiction, celebrated and raised two sons who have ADHD, weathered a divorce, and have a long career as a special education teacher and leader. 

I want you to know that kinship with my fellow Warrior Badass Goddess’, being vulnerable, leaning in, 22Love daily gratitude, and eating the elephant one tiny bite at a time has empowered me live a beautiful and meaningful life.  I encourage each of you to join me in eating the elephant one tiny bite at a time and Kinship #22Love. 

Irene Brodsky

Peaceful Warrior Badass Goddess

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