Janette Watt (she/they)

Beginning on March 10th and for four days I have written about some of my heroes and their bravery. This painting is by one of them who you REALLY need to know -- Shamsia Hassani. Let me tell you more about her here: janettewatt.substack.com/p/where-do-w... #artists #poets #writers #HEROES #bravery

#heroes #courage #bravery #integrity #justice #equality #freedom #FACINGfear #ACTIONS #culture #Worldissues #writers #thinkers #poets #artists #singers #creatives #wisdom
#compassion #caring #empathy

My Substack post this week begins with the opening lines of that song. I reflect on where we can find heroes and what it is to be brave. You can find what I wrote here janettewatt.substack.com/p/where-do-w... And for the next five days I'll share some of my heroes with you beginning Tuesday morning.

#HEROES #BRAVERY #SAVINGeachOTHER #FEAR #COURAGE #THINKERS #WRITERS #POETS #SINGERS #ARTISTS #JUSTICE #FREEDOM #CULTURE #WORLDissues #EQUALITY #CARING #KINDNESS

Where do we find our Heroes? Who are the Brave? Do you remember this song about needing a hero? “Where have all the good men gone and where are all the gods?

EXCERPT "…bravery (sometimes called courage) is a behaviour. It is a choice. It's facing your fears whatever they are, from wherever they arise, and acting to help stop harm (real or perceived). It is never easy. It comes at a cost."

I'm sharing some of my heroes with you this week. Click on photo.

Suzanne Simard researched Mother trees and helped us draw parallels with who they are in human form "sharing the knowledge of what helps and what harms, who is friend and who is foe, and how to adapt and survive in an ever-changing landscape." Read more here: janettewatt.substack.com/p/in-these-b...

1) Suzanne Simard's book is "FINDING THE MOTHER TREE"

2) The incredible art above that I laid my words upon is by Myja Lark -- buy her art here: myjalark.com

And, I am working away to stay connected with you here: janettewatt.substack.com

#Connection #Rest #Healing #Resilience #MotherTrees
#U&Me

Suzanne Simard researched Mother trees and helped us draw parallels with who they are in human form "sharing the knowledge of what helps and what harms, who is friend and who is foe, and how to adapt and survive in an ever-changing landscape." Read more here: janettewatt.substack.com/p/in-these-b...

#PEOPLEinspire #LOVEandLOSS #WARandPEACE #HeartbreakandHOPE #SADNESSandJOY

#WISH
#writers #poets #thinkers #artists #creatives #peacefulness #CONNECTION

Next to the image of her painting Shamsia Hassani writes: The text on painting is a poem by our popular singer “Amir Jan Sabori” : This is life …sometimes you’re in love, sometimes your heart aches, sometimes it’s one way, sometimes another.

Please go find it on her IG page/link above.
#WISH #HOPE

I'm inspired by people who experience all that this world is --the dark and the light -- and who can for example paint a series called "Wish" as Shamsia Hassani has done. Find this piece with more wonderful details on her IG page: www.instagram.com/p/DTQooQcElv...

I am here janettewatt.substack.com

The art I laid my words on? It's the work of street artist Shamsia Hassani ... If you don't already know her you can find her on FB, IG, and here: shamsiahassani.net

She expresses truths that bind us. #Oneworld #Graffitti #Artists #Writers #poets #community #connection #resilience #THINKERS #peace

I write to stay connected to you. Connection is how we'll all survive.

This week I wrote about finding guides to help us rest and heal, where they are, and how we’ll know them when we find them. I have found them, some of us are them...

Read more here: janettewatt.substack.com/.../in-these....

Ruben Blades -- "I am the Singer" ... beautiful words about what is brought to people through connection. #community #connection #resilience #restore #healing #rest #writers #songwriters #poets #artists #creatives #THINKERS #ONEworld #caring #peace #peacefulness

I'm singing (words at bottom of image) as I think about bumping into an old friend, yesterday. On the sidewalk, we hugged and shared laughter, sorrows, bad moments and good things. Those few moments filled up my soul. I wrote about the healing power of connection this week: janettewatt.substack.com

💔

Mourning woman seated on a basket Vincent van Gogh, Mourning woman seated on a basket, February-March 1883 – © Kröller-Müller Museum

My words are laid over
Van Gogh's "Mourning Woman" found here: krollermuller.nl/en/vincent-v...

#war #peace #connection #MotherTrees #community #rest #healing #resilience #Guides #caring #writers #poets #artists #THINKERS #culture #WorldIssues #peacefulness

Not all of us experience our world the same way but still there are those who understand the worst of times and can guide all of us, quietly with care, knowing what can help us. We are all connected to Mother trees, or can be. This week, I wrote about our need to find them: janettewatt.substack.com

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From janette - my words are laid upon the beautiful painting by Aleksandr Jerochin titled "Friends" -- found here (click below) / Paveikslai.lt Gallery

#war #peace #peacefulness #GUIDES #MotherTrees #THINKERS #writers #poets #creatives #artists #culture #kindness #caring #ativists #CHANGEmakers #community #WISDOM #AbetterWORLD

Many of us are sitting with heavy hearts. But we must keep going. To do that we need to make time to rest and heal -- and sometimes we need to be guided on how.

I wrote about that here: janettewatt.substack.com/p/in-these-b...

It's free. It truly is. I've created a place for you to rest awhile.

I'm so sorry, Clark. Take care (and consider getting checked for pneumonia/there's a viral strain going around). I hope you feel well soon!

IN THESE BRUTAL TIMES - FIND YOUR GUIDES TO REST and HEAL This morning, I had planned on sharing with you thoughts on how we move forward, together, one step at a time (with all the reasons why) — but instead today, I need to write to you about the need to s...

In this time of repeated brutality in our world, when our hearts are so badly beaten — there are those among us who can guide us on how to rest and heal. They are our own Mother trees in our communities that have the wisdom and abilities to help us find peace, security, and sustenance. Click below--

#war #peace #community #HEALERS #writers #artists #THINKERS #poets #creatives #MOTHERtrees #Family
#TRUTH #Culture #WorldIssues #humanity #SAVINGeachother

IN THESE BRUTAL TIMES - FIND YOUR GUIDES TO REST and HEAL This morning, I had planned on sharing with you thoughts on how we move forward, together, one step at a time (with all the reasons why) — but instead today, I need to write to you about the need to s...

This is not what I planned... but with more bombs being dropped on Innocents I need to write to you about how we find guides to help us rest and heal. And let there be peace and let it begin with us!

Please read more here (click below). I hope it helps your heart. #rest #healing #peace #connection

Janette Watt (@jgwatt) An excerpt from my story — TWO TIGERS, ONE TATTOO found here: http://janettewatt.substack.com WHAT HAPPENED NEXT? …

A short story -- what happened next?

Please stop by -- it's a short story.
janettewatt.substack.com

#stories #writers #people #strangersONCE #WHOweAREreally

❤️ ... A collage by me, titled:
"How my mind works"

WE ARE ALL MANY THINGS,
always creating-sometimes we set out to,
and sometimes it just happens.

- jw,
Never far ❤️.

#poets #writers #THINKERS #artists #culture #justice #HOPE
#kindness #collage #inspire #explore #DONTgiveUP #recuerdo #forEVERYONE

#theACTIVIST'STaoTeChing #Activists #Writers #Poets #ForWethePEOPLE #CarryOn #BuildingBACKaBETTERWorld
#Culture #SocialISSUES #Justice #Equality #Caring #Kindness

"a small step" ...IYKYK... But even if we do, we may need reminding with kindness and some inspiration mixed in. I'm always reflecting along these lines, and this thread runs through what I'm working on for Monday.

Find me here:
janettewatt.substack.com

#Inspiration #Action #Wisdom #Thinkers

as in... WHY is your power so unreliable??