“Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare.” -Audre Lorde

Amidst our actions for peace and justice, we must also ensure that we are caring for ourselves and our communities. These times call for radical ways of caring. But “radical” doesn’t need to mean “big”; even our small ways of caring for ourselves and each other go a long way toward creating the world we want to see.

New tips, practices, and resources will be added to this page each month. Return to this page as often as needed for support in caring for yourself and others.

October 2025: Find a “Sit Spot”

What can nature teach us about the time we are living in? How can we listen to and root into the natural world to become more resilient in the face of today’s challenges? 

This month, consider connecting with a “sit spot” practice. Find a place near your home or another location you visit frequently that is safe, comfortable, and allows you to connect with nature. “Sit spots” are often outside, but if that is not accessible to you, you can find another way to connect with the natural world—perhaps with a houseplant, a pet, a tree outside your window, the water that comes out of your sink, a fire in your fireplace, or even your own body. Remember, we are part of nature and never separate from it.

Return to your “sit spot” regularly (you decide what that means for you!) for at least a few minutes. While there, open your senses to experience the world around you. What can you hear, smell, touch? What lessons is nature offering you? Perhaps you bring a journal to record your observations, or maybe you decide to sit quietly (or you may feel moved to sing, sway, or dance!). The most important thing about this practice is that you bring a spirit of curiosity to your experience.

Fall is a beautiful time to cultivate a “sit spot” practice, as we can more distinctly observe how a place changes over time. What might we learn from these changes about how to respond to the world’s crises?

More “sit spot” practice inspiration:

​​https://www.awakentonature.com/post/the-sit-spot-practice-all-you-need-to-know

https://www.sensorytrust.org.uk/resources/activities/sit-spot

https://www.journalingwithnature.com/blog/nature-connection-through-a-sit-spot

September 2025: (Re)connect with a Hobby or Creative Practice

What activities bring you joy and leave you feeling rested and rejuvenated? When was the last time you connected with a hobby? How do you tap into your creativity? This month, set aside some time (even just one hour!) to engage with a hobby or creative practice you love—or one you have been wanting to try. Whether it’s sewing, writing, gardening, baking, birdwatching, playing an instrument, hiking, or something else entirely, what matters is that it feeds your spirit in some way. 

Even if you try something new and decide it’s not for you, that’s okay! You took time to discover something about yourself. Hobbies are a time to engage with our creativity, which studies have shown can help reduce anxiety. Though there is much to be anxious about in our world today, we must care for ourselves so that we can respond from a centered, thoughtful, and strategic place.

Not sure where to begin? Try pairing up with a friend or fellow WILPFer to support each other in connecting with a hobby or creative practice this month!