Are you Okay? Really, are you Okay? Back in November Time to Change launched their #AskTwice Campaign and this messaging encouraged people, particularly men, to open up if they found they were struggling with their mental wellbeing. A terrific approach to help remove the stigma around talking about not being okay. As news of a […]
Monthly Archives: March 2021
The Gate is Open…
“The future of every community lies in capturing the passion, imagination, and resources of its people.” Ernesto Sirolli The need for identity, belonging and community can override the desire for freedom and autonomy. There is a degree of comfort in Hobbes’ model. (see earlier blog Hobbes’ Principles – not a Hobson’s Choice) We human beings […]
Real Empowerment cannot be Cherry Picked
“One of the marvellous things about community is that it enables us to welcome and help people in a way we couldn’t as individuals. When we pool our strength and share the work and responsibility, we can welcome many people, even those in deep distress, and perhaps help them find self-confidence and inner healing.” Jean […]