Something interesting emerged at the Women's Leadership Series discussion on Tuesday in Lewiston. After digging into Womenomics and having a great discussion, one participant asked, "What's next? What are the action items?"

 

It is interesting because at the Fund we generally promote action. "To know and not to act," I can hear myself saying, "Is not to know." Sometimes, however, reflection is more important than acting. But creating space for awareness (of both our internal and external circumstances) to emerge in our fast paced world can feel like an alien task. How often do you settle into a community and give yourself permission to simply be? Maybe community isn't your style, and you prefer individual meditation or writing. Do you make time for yourself? How are our actions different when we're more fully aware? I reflected on awareness this morning on Equality Matters, and I am looking forward to another opportunity to be in community with other women during the Womenomics discussion in Bangor today.
 
I hope as the end of the year approaches, you find time for your own reflection.
 
With warm regards,

Eli