July 20th kicks off National Capture the Sunset Week, and to celebrate, we asked our At The Roots team to show us their sunset photography…

We try new things in life, new habits, new strategies, new mindsets and they don’t always click. Sometimes the conditions just aren’t right. Sometimes we get it wrong. But the key is in being willing to experiment, to learn, and to trust that you can always fall back on what you know while growing into something better.

To fully show up for social justice, we must commit to ongoing self-care, and that includes allowing ourselves to be cared for by others. This work is a collective effort, not a solo mission.

Think about the first album or singles you ever purchased. Listen to those recordings and think about what was going on in your life at the time. Do you still enjoy this music? How have your musical preferences changed over time?

Today, it is recognized as a culturally rich art form and feminist expression. What began as women in community has come full circle as classes and performances worldwide center this same feminine energy.

As a born perfectionist, poetry was especially healing because there is no “right way” to do it. You don’t have to rhyme or follow the rules of grammar, you just need words.

I grew up in a house where the tv was on 24/7, but it didn’t seem like my parents were really getting anything out of it – it was just on with the same constant rotation…

I prefer to set goals on my own time and my own terms. And really, I don’t feel like the middle of winter is an ideal time to start something new…

Remember, nurturing your aspirations and being gentle with yourself on this journey is key to unlocking your fullest potential…

Kindness is something that we could all use a little more of, and being kinder to each other doesn’t have to involve an extravagant effort or a ton of time and money. Often, it’s the little things that can really make a difference…