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The Wisdom of Peonies and Potatoes

A collaborative post with Lori Cohen and Tamisha Williams

Lessons from the natural world pervade the work that we do. We see our experiences and ways of working and being as inseparable from the seasons and what they offer. In a recent conversation, we (Lori and Tamisha) discussed the fullness of peonies and the purposeful incubation of potatoes. We recognized that just as school years, seasons, times of life end and begin anew, so, too, do we have the opportunity to celebrate buds, blooms, growth, regeneration, and the stunning impermanence that increases our capacity for growth, gratitude, and trust. We wanted to share this wisdom with you jointly, and invite you to consider the metaphors that support you this season, too.

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