Last week was emotional.

My eyes were opened to the hurt, pain, discomfort, and grief that people have been feeling in this country for too long.

I was ignorant of the systemic racism that is rooted so deeply in our nation.

And I was scared, nervous, confused to say anything.

I kept thinking:

…What should I say? I don’t want to say the wrong thing! Maybe I should be quiet…

Every week, I send out an email newsletter about tips, strategies, and healthy eating ideas to help people feel their best.

To help people strengthen their bodies as the physical vessels of their minds and spirits.

So when I thought about crafting the week’s newsletter, I kept thinking:

…Do people really want or need to hear from me about the Black Lives Matter movement?

What could I possibly say that would add value, as a total beginner to anti-racism?…

I decided to commit myself to deep inner work to listen, learn, and educate myself.

And in the process of learning, I reconnected to my mission and values.

My personal mission and values are 100% intertwined with my professional mission and values.

I thought it was important that you know what I stand for.

What I’ve always stood for.

What I will continue to stand for.

And as I learn and grow, my mission and values will not change.

But my understanding of the world I live in will change and deepen.

So I decided to send my weekly newsletter last week.

But it wasn’t about healthy eating or habit building.

This is what I shared: