Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) work is tough.<\/p>\n

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It requires resilience.<\/p>\n

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I know if I don\u2019t have it, I can\u2019t do this important work.<\/p>\n

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Simple Ways to Practice Resilience<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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I have outlined very clear steps on how to be resilient as a person experiencing discrimination and as an ally in a previous post. You\u2019ll find the link below.<\/p>\n

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Today, I want to emphasize another side to resilience: The need to have more joy, fun and beauty in order to keep going!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Where I live, it is Pride Month and in the U.S.A, Americans will commemorate Juneteenth.<\/p>\n

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I know that you know the history for both. I also know you have witnessed or experienced discrimination linked to the reason this month and day exist.<\/p>\n

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So, there\u2019s no history lesson here.<\/p>\n

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What I want to offer you are relatively easy ways to add joy, fun and beauty to the mix <\/strong>so that we, collectively, do not burnt-out in trying to addressing DEI. We have ways to lift us up.<\/p>\n

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Let\u2019s take action to refill on resilience!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Engage your senses in art and music created by LGBTQI+ people, racialized people and allies.<\/p>\n

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Not sure where to start?<\/p>\n

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Here\u2019s a list to help you get started.<\/p>\n

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• Grace Jones – Check out her song, PRIDE.<\/a> <\/li>\n
• Beverly Glenn-Copeland – Have a listen to his song, Sunset.<\/a><\/li>\n
• Jean-Michel Basquiat – Immerse yourself in the art.<\/li>\n
• Frida Kahlo – Be captivated by the expression.<\/li>\n
• Gengoroh Tagame – For comic book and manga lovers check out My Brother\u2019s Husband.<\/li>\n
• Brian K. Vaughan and Fiona Staples – Last but not least, check out their graphic novel, Saga. It asks us to challenge all our assumptions provocatively and with humour.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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  Be inspired and let the experience of embracing joy, fun and beauty contribute to the resilience needed to build a better world for us all!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  P.S.1. Here’s the link on more tips to keep your resilience going when working on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI).<\/a><\/p>\n

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  P.S.2. Need organizational training on Mindful Communication with a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion lens? Book a free needs assessment meeting with me here<\/a><\/strong> and learn more about the services I offer organizations here.<\/a><\/p>\n

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  P.S.3. Need support as a leader to implement DEI into work relationships and advocate for structural changes with healthy boundaries and without burning out? Learn about my self-advocacy coaching here<\/a><\/strong> and then book a free needs assessment session here<\/strong><\/a> to see how I can support you.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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