Things I'm Loving (v.16)

The humbling sciences, homemade Italian food, what your favourite Christian rock music says about you, and a Summit I'm speaking at!

And… we’re back! Happy September, y’all. Thanks for being here.

Let’s dive right in.

Something to read

My friend, Claire Mahon, is a human rights lawyer who does incredible work in the world, both through her coaching and her consulting. A while back she sent me this article, “More than human rights: What can we learn from trees, animals, and fungi” and I’ve been saving it to share with y’all here.

The article reflects on how human rights might shift/change by incorporating the “humbling” sciences, such as ecology, botany, mycology, etc.

Here’s one of my favorite quotes about this from the article:

I believe that this “ecological turn” poses one of the most potent challenges and offers some of the most promising responses to the shortcomings of human rights concepts and practice. If we are to fully embrace the potential of this paradigm shift, we would do well to follow the lead of the scientific fields that Richard Powers has eloquently called the “humbling sciences”—ecology, botany, ethology, mycology, microbiology, geology, chemistry, and other natural sciences—that are effectively blurring the categorical distinction between humans and non-humans, as well as challenging the anthropocentrism and human supremacism that has dominated fields like human rights.

Something to listen to

I found this song during a deeeeepppp dive into the Ballerina Farm lady (excellent bonus posts on this here, here, and here) after some TikTok folks memified some of the site to the bridge in this song.

I went looking for the song and I absolutely love it, especially especially the bridge. There’s power driving it, moving the story forward and I love it.

PS: I’d love to know— What are some songs that move you? I’m always looking for new recs!

Something to eat

During my time in Italy, the best food I had was some that we ate at our Airbnb.

The meal was simple: fresh mozzarella; Bresaola (a deli meat similar to prosciutto, but even better tasting) underneath arugula topped with slices of fresh parmesan; prosciutto e melone (prosciutto and cantaloupe); and bruschetta.

I decided to replicate it here. And although I cannot get Bresaola easily, I think I did a pretty good job.

I substituted in prosciutto under the arugula and the bruschetta has little slivers of basil from my backyard garden!

Seriously, if you like this type of food, you should try it. Very little prep is needed, salt and pepper to taste. It’s perfect for the final days of hot summer.

Something to make you laugh

Okay. This article is a very niche item, but I had to share, as someone who grew up listening to Christian rock music (and went to multiple concerts).

The substack that posted it shared (with permission) a list from a Facebook post by Phil Snider, a public theologian.

I grew up with a lot of other folks who listened to Christian music. If you’re at all familiar with the bands, the “what it says about you now” will make you laugh and shake your head. 😂

Here are some of my favorite bands from that time (IN NO ORDER):

• Jars of Clay

• DC Talk

• Sixpence None the Richer

• Newsboys

• Jennifer Knapp

• Third Day

• Point of Grace

• Switchfoot

Honorable Mentions: Keith Green, Michael Card, Amy Grant.

And of the list above, my top three would prolly be Jennifer Knapp, DC Talk, and Jars of Clay with Switchfoot close behind.

Something I’m presenting at

Soulful Sales Summit - September 9th-12th

I’m so excited to be participating in Ruth Poundwhite’s Soulful Sales Summit! (affiliate link here; regular link here)

Ruth’s brought together 30+ folks to talk about what soulful sales mean to them. Ruth’s held the summit for 3 years, and although it’s more focused on course creators now, I still find that there’s a lot of useful stuff to listen to.

If you listen live, it’s free, and there are optional upgrade choices that give you access to recordings and more.

I’ll be talking about healthy boundaries and business, heavily informed by Randi Buckley’s Healthy Boundaries for Kind People work. We’ll look at boundaries as values in action and boundaries as a garden. I hope you’ll join us (if it’s relevant for you!)

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I’m so excited that the weather’s cooling down here, finally.

Watch this space for more Things I’m Loving that are connected to cozy fall!!

~M