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Welcome As You Sow
Our virtual headquarters for our time together
Agenda
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Session 1: Why Joy Belongs in Justice Work
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Session 2: Naming the Weight of the Work
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Lunch @ 11 pst
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Session 3: Resilience Through Collective Care
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Session 4: Joy as a Strategy for Liberation
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Session 5: Carrying the Joy Forward
Retreat Agreements
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We are not 100% & that's ok
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Speak your truth in ways that respect other people’s truth.
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Turn to curiosity.
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Observe deep confidentiality.
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We will not reference what other people share. Observing this "protects people from feeling like their vulnerability is being analyzed, responded to, or gossiped about"
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No fixing, saving, advising or correcting each other.
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We all process differently, take space and make space in a way that is mindful of this difference.
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Be mindful of the power and privilege you bring into the space
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Expect non-closure
Important Links
Agreement Feedback
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Getting to Know You
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Iceberg Activity
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The Impact of the Weight Activity
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Me, We, Yet Activity
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Joy @ Work Activity
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Joy Breaks
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Snippets to Take
"When I talk about joy, I’m talking about something much more foundational. Joy is energy and information. Joy tells us something about what we need in order to feel alive, connected, and sustained in our lives and in our work. And in that way, joy is not separate from justice work. It is part of what makes justice work possible over time."
Expressions of joy = what
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What are the things that bring you joy
Essence of joy = why
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What is the deeper need, value, or condition being fulfilled?
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If we understand the conditions that nourish our joy, we can intentionally look for new ways to create them wherever we are. That's what makes joy sustainable.
A barometer helps us take a reading. It helps us understand current conditions.
Your Joy Barometer works the same way.
It allows you to periodically check in with yourself and ask:
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Am I living in ways that create the conditions for joy or have I drifted away from them?
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Where are these present in my life right now?
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Where are they missing?
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Where are they strong?
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Where are they undernourished?
57%
Experience
Burnout
Research shows that 57% of employees experience negative side effects from work-related stress, often leading to burnout. Prioritizing joy helps alleviate this, creating healthier and more sustainable work environments.
57%
Experience
Burnout
Research shows that 57% of employees experience negative side effects from work-related stress, often leading to burnout. Prioritizing joy helps alleviate this, creating healthier and more sustainable work environments.
Joy isn't just about how you feel—it’s about the conditions that allow you & your work to thrive
Joyful Resources
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YOURJoy
Meet Dr. India Pierce-Jackson
AMBASSADOR
I’m India, a firm believer that work should be a source of joy, not anxiety. I’ve spent years helping organizations and change-makers improve their equity practices and organizational culture. In that time, I realized there was a crucial element missing: Joy! This inspired me to create The Joy Collaborative.
Joy isn’t just a feel-good concept; it’s a proven strategy for thriving teams, fulfilled leaders and business owners, as well as a better quality of life. I’m on a mission to transform how we work and inspire people like you to boldly chase joy in every aspect of their life.