The EQrated vol. 32
Hello Reader,
“What does courage look like in this moment?”
As my mind spins around while following what is happening in, and at the borders with Ukraine, this question keeps circling in my head. While the worst of humanity is on display, there is so much courage to remind us of the best of humanity too.
The word coeur, French for heart, is at the root of the word "courage". While this week’s EQrated was originally planned around work-life balance and International Women’s Day, that will have to wait.
Instead, I decided to dedicate this space to COURAGE, the heart one, not the fearless version of it. I hope this will inspire you towards a courageous choice, whether at work, or at home, or in the broader context of your world. I also wish for these stories to fill your “hope and optimism” account, that might be feeling a bit drained right now.
Gratefully,
Stef
COURAGE & COMPASSION IN UKRAINE:
José Andrés and World Central Kitchen Are Already on the Ground to Help Feed Ukraine - Source: Food & Wine
I shared another version of this article on LinkedIn too, so you might have already seen it. When I was watching the news and I saw him on the ground, I was reminded of what compassionate empathy looks like. Empathy that means not only understanding and feeling what others are feeling, but also being moved to do something about it. To act from a place of empathy and courage. If you would like to support the efforts of World Central Kitchen, please click here. You will be directed to their website.
Giving birth in a bunker in Kyiv - Source: The Guardian
To all the women, fleeing with their children, preparing to give birth in a war zone, separating from their partners, shielding their children from the reality of what is happening by keeping a smile on, too young to imagine a future now, too old to escape...
And to the Ukrainian mothers, helping Russian mothers reunite with their deceased children. I heard about you on the Italian news and once more, what an example of empathy in action.
My thoughts are especially with you, on this International Women's Day.
How to handle the trauma of war from afar - Source: APA American Psychological Association
There might be so many feelings you are experiencing in this moment. A deep sense of sadness, shame for being privileged, a feeling of unfairness that we don't have the same response to conflicts in different parts of the world, powerlessness in finding a way to help. This article offers some tools to navigate your emotions through the trauma of war from afar.
Here's What You Can Do to Help People in Ukraine Right Now - Source: Time
So many organizations are racing to provide relief in Ukraine and at the borders. This is just one of the resources. You can also find helpful links at the Obama Foundation, CNN, and the UN Refugee Agency.
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