15 Quotes by Kathy Escobar

The art of loving each other well is letting people be where they are and not trying to convince them to be where I am.

When the world is falling apart, it’s even more important that we find a way to last. The planet and its people need us to be healthy and grounded, not gasping for breath.

Our invitation to community, which we read at the beginning of our gatherings, includes this important line: “At The Refuge, everyone gives, everyone receives.

A core piece of the practice of failing is embracing our humanity. Owning it, leaning into it, wearing it, and remembering we are in good company with a whole bunch of other humans who are also struggling with feelings of failure.

New life, hope, and change aren’t going to magically drop on our doorstep because we wish for it, long for it, pray for it, share memes on Facebook about it.

Heroic acts aren’t just about running into a burning building to save someone. It’s also rising up and saying, “No, I will not let my brothers and sisters be treated this way or the community that I live in harm the vulnerable.

Without healthy avenues to process loss, people fragment their experiences, neglect their real stories, numb out, and try to cope on their own, which often results in anger, depression, and anxiety.

In times of deep division, great change, and never-ending brokenness, we need brave people of practice to help us keep moving forward.

Whether you consider yourself a follower of Jesus or not, a life of changing ourselves to change the world is going to be a bumpy, windy, weird road.