Hopework

What we’re working on

  • Week 3: Take 15 minutes to know some people and places

    Week 3: Take 15 minutes to know some people and places

    Intro

    Another week, another #hopework assignment.

    You will need 15 minutes and something to capture your thoughts to complete this assignment.This assignment touches on the tender subject of family. #hopework #HopeworkSet3

    We want to know where we come from. Who came before us? Who are our ancestors? What are our stories?

    The popularity of DNA testing kits and PBS’ Finding Your Roots speaks to our need for connection to where we’ve come from. The beginning of (re)connecting to our people begins with knowing our parents and grandparents. This is true whether you grew up with adoptive, bio, foster, or chosen family. If you were stolen from your people, choose Option C in Step 3 below.

    Read through this exercise before doing it. If your experience differs from what is offered in Option A, use Option B.

    There is no threaded version of this exercise, but there is a series of Bluesky posts.

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  • Week 2: Take 15 minutes to slow down

    Week 2: Take 15 minutes to slow down

    Intro

    You will need 15 minutes to complete this assignment.

    Threaded version of exercise

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  • Week 1: Take 15 minutes to journal

    Week 1: Take 15 minutes to journal

    Intro

    Beginnings can be rough. Set aside 15 minutes to sit with yourself (or in a group) and notice a few things then write in a journal about it.

    What you will write is for you. You will not be asked to share it. Any sharing you choose to do is voluntary.

    I wrote a housekeeping post about this account and this project. This exercise will have you read it out loud and notice any of your thoughts, feelings, body sensations, experiences, memories, etc. that show up as you read.

    Threaded version of exercise

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