The other day, I came across a phrase in my inbox, “staying in relationship”. What does this mean? First, I notice the courage, the fierce commitment to being present, and allowing what comes up - without hiding or deceiving. Staying in relationship evokes a willingness to keep communicating, a fortitude of strength for being seen, being seen. That this phrase would be used a potent title (as I encountered it), says something to me about the challenge of our time. 

I read this as a call to keep standing firm, even when things get hard. To take a stance of engagement; and not disengagement, which withers toward apathy. As someone who sees the profoundly large scale played out in the small scale, I wonder what fantastic set of qualities allows some to ‘stay in relationship’? Could these be the very qualities that might transform institutions, organizations and even nations?

Paloma Pottery has been staying in relationship - to the earth, to its customers and to an ethic of environmental sustainability - for over 16 years. This month, they celebrate the power of the warrior and relationship by offering a discount of their beloved crackle glass unique ring holders. Shoppers who complete a transaction by Halloween, may enter in the code WARRIOR and receive 25% off their Guitar Ring Holder.