Hello Dear Friends,
How are you?
Like you, I am trying to process all of the headlines while juggling the responsibilities of my day-to-day life.
I have a lot on my plate. I recently received a job offer in Washington, D.C.– a whole world away from New York City.
I am excited about the opportunity, and the team seems excited to have me, but I am anxious about what the move could mean for my future long-term.
Photo courtesy of Tim Mossholder/Pexels.
I grew up 25 miles north of Times Square in Manhattan, and have had a complicated relationship with the city since I can remember. I’ve lived in other cities, states, and every time, my spirit draws me back to The Apple, my apple.
But my choices are dwindling, and I am unwilling to tap into my savings account to maintain my lifestyle. So, I’m willing to move to the nation’s capital in order to keep growing.
Elsewhere, pundits and activists are wondering whether or not the Floyd-Chauvin verdict will have a far reaching impact on policing in the United States, and a psychologist is suggesting that accepting pain can be good for us.
Sending love,
Kim B.
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Does The Floyd-Chauvin Verdict Mark A Turning Point?
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin awaits sentencing after being convicted of murdering George Floyd nearly a year ago.
Today, it is being reported that the U.S. Department of Justice is considering charging Chauvin for a 2017 incident, when he allegedly knelt on the head of a black teen for 17 minutes. (Source.)
This conviction is poignant, as police officers are unlikely to be convicted of murder or manslaughter for on-duty shootings. PBS.org writes:
“From 2005 through June 2019, 20 out of 104 police officers charged with murder or manslaughter for on-duty shootings in the U.S. were convicted through a jury trial, according to a study from Bowling Green State University.” (Source.)
That means that more than 80 percent of the police who killed civilians got off.
According to Yahoo News, Chauvin faces 12 to 40 years behind bars. (Source.)
Expert: Accepting Pain Is Good For You
The last year or so has been rough for everyone. No one has been spared from the headaches and heartbreaks that have come along with the coronavirus pandemic and social reckoning that has been happening in this country.
Now, a clinical psychologist is saying that accepting pain can actually reduce suffering.
According to a New York Times article:
Though it sounds counterintuitive, accepting negative circumstances can help you feel better. “Life regularly and inevitably involves emotional stress, anger, fears around health, shame around failed relationships,” Dr. Brach told me in an interview, “but anything short of fully accepting our human experience will keep us caught in those emotions.”
Here are the five tips she gives for accepting and getting through pain. (Source.)
Brands Like Levis Pushing Consumers to Buy Less
Sustainability has become a major topic of conversation in the fashion industry for the last two to three years.
As younger editors and designers grapple with how to reduce their carbon imprint, major brands like Levis are urging consumers to buy less, but buy better quality.
Complex.com writes:
“Ultimately, Levi’s denim is meant to be worn for generations, not seasons,” Jennifer Sey, Levi’s Brand President, said in a statement on Monday. “So we are also using this campaign to encourage consumers to be more intentional about their apparel choices: to wear each item longer, for example, to buy SecondHand, or to use our in-store Tailor Shops to extend the life of their garments.” (Source.)
The campaign is a part of a larger culture shift, that is hoping to curb the environmental impact of fast fashion. But it is unclear whether or not the industry’s bottom line can support messaging the encourages consumer to buy less.
Now Is A Good Time To Get Into Massage Oils
It’s impossible to be conscious of the headlines, and without getting down a little bit sometimes. As someone who has dedicated her life’s work to news, I know how important it is to build self-care into every day.
To that end, I have embraced the skincare wellness trends that have been growing in popularity over the last 10 years or so.
My daily routine usually consists of some form of exfoliation and hydration/repair. And I almost always have a moisturizing natural oil or balm on hand for intensive care.
Elle.com recommends these, and from what I can see, most of them should give your epidermis a noticeable boost. (Source.)