The Promises We Make Matter

Especially the ones we make ourselves.

We make all kinds of promises.

Promises to do the dishes before going to bed or be more present at meal time. There are promises we celebrate with formal vows and ceremonies. And ones that are whispered late at night after everyone else has gone to sleep.

Promises are about trust. And the promises we make ourselves are just as important as the ones we formalize and declare in the presence of our communities.

They might even be more important. Because how we carry promises we make ourselves can shape our ability to trust and hold space for our intuition, creativity, and dreams.

You my friend are worth showing up for… just as much as everybody else in your world that depends on you to show up for them.

Plus, every society worth its whimsy must have at least a small pledge.

This isn’t about getting it right or following the rules. It’s about choosing the kind of world we want to be a part of building. And it’s about who we are becoming in the process.

So, you can place your hand over your heart, lift your teacup, or hold a half-finished craft and repeat:

I promise
to stay curious,
choose kindness,
make room for wonder,
and bring whimsy wherever I go.

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I am so glad you are here my friends and fellow foragers.

Thank you for your patience as I have been getting all our foundational structure built around here. Anything we build is only as solid as the foundation we build it on. And that is too vital to rush.

The Latest Updates

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• I massively upgraded our frequently asked questions. If you are searching for information about how things work here, this is the place to start. I will continue updating as we grow.

• Here is the section that explains how local troops operate.

• NEW! A form where you can submit your local troop information for an eventual directory of sorts.

• How to start an independent troop is coming 07/16

• Our first-ever Field Guide is coming ETA 07/24.

  • Field Guides are our monthly guides with a theme, ideas, crafts, a recipe, menu ideas… basically they are designed to make it easier to gather with your troop and not have to invent ideas from scratch. You do not have to use them. But there is something special about knowing troops all over the world are meeting around similar topics.

  • This field guide is special because we are creating it to help you facilitate your first or (2nd or 3rd) meeting.

• Badges and so much more are also in the works.

• I’m so looking forward to diving into the fun stuff— getting to know you!

We're building this community one thoughtful step at a time, and I'd genuinely love to hear your ideas. While I can't promise we'll be able to create or accommodate every suggestion, knowing what's meaningful to you helps us shape where we go next.

Click here to tell us if there is something you’d love to see

May your pockets always contain interesting rocks. May your tables always have room for one more chair. May your curiosity lead you down paths that delight. And may you find whimsy waiting in places you least expect.

All my love,

PS Here’ss the lock screen image. Just save it to your phone like you’d save any other photo. (Long tap and select or right click usually works).