Finding Our Place in the Work (of Social Change)

In times of ongoing crisis, many of us feel the tension between urgency and exhaustion—between wanting to act and feeling paralyzed. Amid so much upheaval, it can be hard to stay grounded, clear, and connected to what truly matters. Join us for a FREE two-hour guided virtual session based on Deepa Iyer’s workbook Social Change Now: A Guide for Reflection and Connection, where we'll take time to pause, reflect, and discern how we might show up for justice and collective care in this moment.

What You Can Expect

We’ll explore key frameworks from Deepa Iyer's workbook Social Change Now: A Guide for Reflection and Connection—including the values, ecosystems, and roles that sustain collective work—and reflect on how they relate to you and your own context.

You’ll be invited to journal, share, and learn in community with others who are navigating similar questions:

• How am I entering this season—ready, weary, or uncertain?

• What are my core values and how do they guide my work?

• What roles am I best suited to play right now, and what might need to shift?

• How can I sustain myself and my communities for the long haul?

Whether you’re new to social change or a seasoned practitioner, my sincerest hope is that you’ll leave with:

• Greater clarity about your personal role(s) in social change

• Renewed connection to your values and ecosystems

• A framework for sustaining long-term engagement

• A sense of groundedness and community for the road ahead

Who This Is For

This space welcomes anyone who:

• Feels called to deepen or renew their engagement in social change

• Is navigating burnout, disconnection, or transition in their work

• Wants to clarify their role, reconnect with their values, and locate supportive ecosystems

• Is eager to move from reflection to action in a more rooted way

About the Facilitator

Ruth Lin Nakai is a Chicago-based creative and spiritual director who works at the intersection of art, spirituality, and healing justice. Her work is rooted in the belief that when we pause to reflect, make meaning, and imagine together, we awaken possibilities for healing and liberation—within ourselves and in the world around us.