Sometimes I find myself feeling confused and burdened by the word sacrifice, especially when it comes to family. The lines between enabling my children and setting loving boundaries are blurry. -Beth Murray (CLF)
When have you sacrificed or compromised your own personal needs to do something that might be helpful for another family member? When have you felt resentment with the sacrifices you have made?
Are there ways we limit ourselves by assuming that sacrifice is necessary? Can we see mutual flourishing as our sacred goal, instead of believing that we must suffer to be righteous? -Rose Gallogly (CLF)
How can you center mutual flourishing over sacrifice today?
Have you ever given up something you wanted for the idea of something better? When we set goals, we can’t see all of the possibilities of ways it will not go as planned. It’s hard to let go, but often times it is because there are better options we never dreamed of. We have a choice to sacrifice our goals for our dreams. -JeKaren Olaoya (CLF)
When have you sacrificed a goal to help a dream come true?
“The word sacrifice might be too much mess for some of us, too tainted by oppression and coercion. What matters more is that we are willing to live our lives in the shape of what is being asked, not hope that what we are asked to do will fit the shape of our lives.” -Elizabeth Nguyen
How can you live today in the shape of what is being asked of you by others?
During October, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, aromantic (LGBTQIAA+) communities celebrate Pride Month. On October 11, we specifically celebrate Coming Out Day as a way to honor those who are able to be true to themselves, their families, friends, and co-workers about who they are and whom they love. -Lori Stone (CLF)
Today, take a moment to honor the sacrifices of our queer ancestors who gave so much to help build a world where Coming Out Day is celebrated with such gusto!
