"Meaningful change does not occur because everyone feels the same way privately. We drive out injustice with our willingness to say, 'This matters,' especially when it’s excruciatingly uncomfortable."

My❤️is aching today. A slow, steady, rhythmic ache. Anyone else feeling similarly? ~ Molly, Eleditor

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Need a pick-me-up? Pick up this article today:

"If we are supposed to follow Corinthians 16:14 and 'Let all that you do be done in love,' we know that the U.S. Government and ICE are absolutely not leading with love in their hearts." ~ @kellybranyik.bsky.social

Something is happening here...if we listen, if we watch, if we allow it... ~ Molly, ed.

"The Boss" showing up 🎤

Our editor from Minneapolis is writing through tragedy, as so many writers do. "As I’m writing this from my little corner of Minneapolis, the helicopters are circling above my neighborhood. It’s been a tough week..." ~ @shebelieved-shedid.bsky.social

“Don’t let those who don’t give a care silence those who do.” ~ Waylon H. Lewis

Fear spreads like wildfire. Let's turn towards love. Find them on 🐘 👇🏼

"The task is not to suppress this hunger but to redirect it toward unity rather than fear." 👉🏼🔥 elejrnl.com?p=4207813

Hi, like-minded friends, As we go about our usual lives, something big happened January 3rd in our world as you know. If you're having big feelings about it too, the article I wrote could help. Thank you @shebelieved-shedid.bsky.social @elephantjournal.com www.elephantjournal.com/2026/01/the-...

“We can make ourselves miserable, or we can make ourselves strong. The amount of effort is the same. Right now we are creating our state of mind for tomorrow, not to mention this afternoon, next week, next year, and all the years of our lives.” ~ Pema Chödrön

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Just published @elephantjournal.com I can't wait to hear if you think making New Year's resolutions is a lot of "pish posh" or not. Please write me directly on my Elephant Journal page if you'd like. Happy New Year to all of you - no matter what. www.elephantjournal.com/2025/12/new-...

Your dear editors at Elephant Journal have selected all our very best reads of 2025. Drumroll, please…

This special edition set of links is inside Elephant's newsletter tomorrow! If you don't yet get our (free) newsletter, sign up today to keep Elephant in your life on your own terms and get more mindful offerings like this all the year 'round 👉🏼 elephantjournal.com/best

The boxed stuff may hold a special place in our memories, but it's time to graduate this Christmas 😎👇🏼⁠

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"Menopause today feels louder, heavier, harder, more relentless, and far more draining than it was for previous generations. And while our hormones haven’t changed, almost everything else has." ~ Lynne Walder

The power of our bothering to make a wish, aspiration, or mindful vow is immense. These aren’t resolutions in an unhealthy sense. More on that:

"This is what it means to raise a Jewish child now: danger isn’t whispered. It’s named. Out loud. In synagogue. That’s what Pittsburgh did. That’s what Sydney does. That’s what terrorism accomplishes...

What are you (not) writing? ✍️⁠ ⁠ Trust your gut and write that book. Write that short story collection. Write that poetry. Write your (big) little heart out. 🙏

"We are too big to fail, if we stand together—but divided we fall," on speaking up against the rising tide of un-democratic fascism in these United States of America. Here's the video:

wherever you are and whatever you're doing, take a good posture & take a deep breath.

I do think being capable of feeling shame when one has done something awful is healthy, a sign we're not drowned in narcissism. www.elephantjournal.com/2019/11/list...

Seven Reasons to Unfriend someone on Facebook: www.elephantjournal.com/2014/07/seve...

What J.R.R. Tolkien said to the Nazis when they asked if he was Jewish:

Nancy Sinatra responds to false claim about her dad re Trump: www.elephantjournal.com/2025/12/nanc...

“Be quiet!” “Shhhhh!” It’s what I heard in just about every room I went into when I was young. I was loud & sweet & sensitive & proud. This quote, then, really turned me around. Next time you feel like you oughta be smaller, safer, less shiny…read this: www.elephantjournal.com/2012/01/shin...

"But the real work is to stop confusing emotional labor with love & to stop mistaking chaos for connection." www.elephantjournal.com/2025/11/the-...

“Empathy without boundaries is self-betrayal, but empathy with discernment—that’s power.” This is one of the most powerful articles I have read and it truly resonates with me! ~ a reader comment

The Buddha: on aging gracefully.

“You don’t try to get rid of anything—you can still be sad or frustrated or angry. You recognize your humanity and the wide gamut of emotions you might be feeling.” ~ Pema Chodron

I'm a father. www.elephantjournal.com/2025/11/its-...

F*** Convenience. Give me Story. www.elephantjournal.com/2019/11/fck-...

My poem to our baby daughter, Willa Goodall Lewis.

See all 20: This Thanksgiving, play Toxic Family Bingo! www.elephantjournal.com/2014/11/this...

"Most of us enter this profession because we care—sometimes too much. We want people to live more fulfilling, authentic lives. But if we truly care about that, we must also care about justice, equity, and the conditions that allow people to thrive." ~ @joannabarrett4164.bsky.social

Read before Thanksgiving dinner: 🍠🫖🍷🍽️ 🔗:

Post this up on your fridge: 10 Buddhist Tips for a Mindful Kitchen:

Thanksgiving is a beautiful opportunity to include plant-based, planet and animal-friendly food options on your table without losing out on taste, or the experience of a delicious meal. Look no further: we’re here to help.

The Bible defines marriage as between a man and a woman. And, these other 8 options: