The Weekly Wind Down: Run, Reflect, Radiate
Sharing the narratives that have stopped me in my tracks, the inspiration that keeps me going, and the nuggets of wisdom gleaned along the way.
What. A. Week.
Sometimes I wonder if anything needs to be said, if it’s already been said, or if both nothing more and so much more needs to shouted, instead. It’s like tapping on the grille of a microphone to see if it’s turned on and then squinting really hard past the stage lights to see if there’s even an audience listening.
What I’m Talking About:
The decision from the Arizona Supreme Court this week outlawing abortion from the moment of conception. The original law this decision was based on is 160 years old.
That’s older than the state of Arizona itself.
First introduced to Congress in 1878 and finally certified (42 years later) in 1920, the 19th Amendment effectively granted women the right to vote. So the law this decision was based on is older than that, too.
Oh, and it makes no exceptions for rape or incest.
«Let that sink in»
The gratitude I have for my assault last December not being worse…is even higher now.
You can read more about it here and here.
You can register to vote here.
What I’m Reading:
Textbooks. The one I’m most fascinated with so far this term is The Developing Mind by Daniel J. Siegel. The book bridges the gap between neuroscience and interpersonal relationships in a way that is both easy to understand and that also significantly influences psychology, education, and mental health fields.
I already know both Colin and I will use this book for the rest of our lives.
And for those wondering, yes, our experiences as kids impact and affect the development of who we become as adults. It’s fascinating.
In fact, during one of our class discussions this week, I found myself nodding along and then suddenly remembering so many childhood memories that have informed my relationships, my perspective on the world, and the things that have led me to become who I am now. It’s wild to take a big-picture approach and really zoom out on this stuff, but it’s also really cool and a great way to practice self-compassion.
What I’m Not Paying For:
FloTrack.
The Diamond League is an annual series of fifteen elite track and field athletic meets each year.
FloTrack wants you to pay $30/month to watch them on Peacock.
I don’t think so.
Pro athletes—especially women and LGBTQIA+ athletes—need MORE press, not another hurdle to gatekeep spectators from watching.
I’ll be over at RunnerSpace, in case anyone wants to join me.
What I’m Watching This Weekend:
ESPN2 will broadcast the race on Monday, April 15, from 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. ET.
In addition, ESPN will also have coverage of the race within SportsCenter before the live coverage and later in the day, as well as coverage appearing on other ESPN shows and platforms.
What I’m Celebrating:
I wrote a book and it’s getting published! It’s a children’s book - not the book I’ve been piecing together and sharing on the paid version of Substack. But I wrote a book and it’s getting published! I also get to work with a friend who is illustrating it. More details to come, but whoah! I am writing a book!
What I Need a Nutritionist to Explain to Me:
This Reddit thread calling out Spring Energy for false advertising.
Discuss. Please.
What I’ve Watched 1 Billion Times:
The 2024 Eclipse from the International Space Station.
Whatever and whomever you’re loving on and leaning into this week, I’m wishing you more of it.
-Kristen
Congratulations on the publishing offer, Kristen! I am so excited to read your book and will be gifting it to my niece as soon it's published!