It’s the new fiscal year in many nonprofits. We are off and running with our programs, our fundraising, and our organizational development. But is that the best way to engage with our work?

Today I heard a meditation “ Do everything with gentleness and ease”. That is an “un-call to action” if I have ever heard one.

I realize that many leadership and fundraising roles assume an urgency and a notion that we are driving everything.

We are measured by how much action we drive and the opportunities we create to move our mission forward.

But sometimes driving everything can create tension, friction, and even be counterproductive. Our action orientation might create reaction orientations among our colleagues.

I find it challenging to approach my work with gentleness and ease. I know that when I do, I listen more, I hear more, and I see more.
Plus I feel much better.

I hope for each of you that you start your day with gentleness and ease.

Now You: What would you do or not do to create ease in your day?
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