An Inclusive Community = Abundance

"Feelings of worth can flourish only in an atmosphere where individual differences are appreciated, mistakes are tolerated, communication is open, and rules are flexible” — Virginia Satir

Inclusive Mindset

• Being inclusive means including everyone, regardless of someone’s race, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, and religion – and specifically those who have been historically excluded

• Being inclusive also means open-mindedness and empathizing with others’ experiences

• It can allow us to look within and explore our own backgrounds and biases and what action we can take to improve our mindsets - this can be a hard one if we have not taken stock for a while

• We all deserve to be heard and to be seen and when we are our light is illuminated - very brightly and enough to be shared abundantly so start sharing your shine sista!

• Social belonging is a fundamental need and our mental well-being is impacted in an immensely positive way if we feel a sense of community and connection through ourselves and others

• At the end of the day when we experience belonging and inclusion, we are able to be our true and authentic selves

• So remember:

  • Words Matter

  • Join Groups - stay connected

  • Meet people where they are

  • Respect everyone as we are all on different journeys

  • Reflect on our own biases, identify barriers and always improve, improve, improve and shine and share!

  • Acknowledge and recognize each small success as we work toward a more inclusive environment

• We can all be the change if we all understand what being inclusive truly means and how we can connect with our community on a more deep level