THRIVE
Being human is challenging.
Caring deeply about justice, liberation and human suffering can make it even more so.
THRIVE is a collection of stories, reflections, and resources for finding more joy, grace, and aliveness while facing hard truths and discovering what is yours to do.
What Becomes Possible When Your Next Step Can Be Imperfect?
“I am committed to being useless to harmful systems and useful to a safer world for all. Imperfectly. Day by day. Moment by moment.” - Janea Brown, author of Becoming Useless.
Big Work Is Never Solo Work
Every single being has an unfathomable gift. Deb reflects on why discovering it requires courage, community, and real support, and why the myth of doing it all alone is holding too many sensitive world-changers back.
I Spoke to a Trump Supporter. And We Agreed.
Deb shares a personal story about a conversation she was afraid to have, her imperfect actions, and the unexpected result of trying to talk across lines of political difference.
Want to Change Your World? Try Redecorating.
What if changing your space could help change your life? Deb explores how redecorating, clearing, and making room for beauty can support inner shifts, especially in times of transition, loss, and collective uncertainty.
Bootstraps Are Bullsh*t. Make It Easy.
What if the problem isn’t your discipline, but the stories you were taught about how change is supposed to happen? Deb reflects on ease, support, and why making things easier is often the most effective path forward.
On Weaving Difference
What if naming difference could deepen belonging rather than threaten it? Deb reflects on weaving, dignity, and the courage to see clearly.
On Weaving
What if your year wasn’t about achieving more, but weaving something deeper? Deb explores slow growth, dignity, and the threads that hold us together.
Why Poetry Matters Today: Reflections on Complaint of El Río Grande
A meditation on poetry, presence, and the power of language to make us one — a reminder that art can be both resistance and prayer.
A Quiet Roar Can Change History
A quiet roar can change history. Honor your soul’s path—whether loud or soft. Nourish what you need to thrive, reflect, and create change in your own way.
Celebrating Black History and Brigid
Honoring Black resilience & ancestral roots—reclaiming history, land, & spirit. Let’s imagine a future of thriving, equity, & deep connection.