Four Phrases for the Crunchy Moments: Equity Practices for Co-Building Brave Spaces
Every retreat center knows the “crunchy” moments, the tension just before a conflict breaks open. At our latest Community Roundtable, Nanci Lee shared four simple phrases for those moments: “I hear you,” “We have you,” “I wonder…,” and “My bad.” They’re easy to remember and harder to practice. Read what she offered and what the community added.
When Race Is Erased, Harm Does Not Disappear
As DEI and racial equity language quietly vanishes, the harm doesn’t. Arleen N. Peterson invites retreat centers to look honestly at their culture, budgets, and whose stories get told.