Each of the four elements corresponds to an aspect of ourselves. Whereas Earth is associated with our physical and material well-being, Water connects to our emotions. Throughout my journey of observing and learning from the four elements, Water has taught me important lessons about flow and ease. Most importantly, by observing Water, I could understand emotional regulation more deeply. In this article, together we’ll explore how Water’s lessons can impact us personally and in the community.
In this article, I explore how my understanding of community is evolving in 2026, and how that’s shaping the work I do as a Community Mentor.
I was raised in a culture and religion that seemed to understand the dismissal of values IF it served the […]
I started meditating five years ago, beginning with free guided meditations and mindful colouring books. I probably wasn't the only one turning to these strategies in 2020. Over time, my meditation practice evolved. I needed less direction and could simply be present in my bedroom or outside. Eventually, I started recording and sharing my own guided meditations. Now, my journey with meditation is expanding again. Not only am I hosting regular guided meditation groups, but I am exploring how meditation and mindfulness can help foster community connection.
Whether we realize it or not, each community has a web of stories that set the stage for deeper connections. Maybe the stories center around the place they live, the identities they hold, or the values they champion. But stories aren't always as empowering or as connective as we would like to think. In this short article, together we explore how some stories have a way of breaking down community connection, even as they claim to strengthen it.
Uncertainty is a feature - not a bug - of real life. But, unaddressed, it creates a breeding ground for division in communities. Read more about how Vibrant Systems views uncertainty.