Hey DMV friends - if you’re around on June 8 come on out to the People’s Book to support local authors - including me! I’ll have books and a few other goodies at my table so come by and say hi! June 8 | 10a-2p.
Moral injury often hides in plain sight.
It lives in those moments when you knew something felt wrong, but speaking up didn’t feel safe, possible, or allowed. Today’s reflection isn’t about blame or regret. It’s about honoring the part of you that noticed.
#MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #MoralInjury
A quick note of gratitude + pep talk for all my fed friends facing some difficult choices . . .
Whatever you decide, just know I see you. And I thank you for your service.
With gratitude + admiration,
D
#dimpledhabalia #dimpstory ##federalworkers #thankyouforyourservice #gratitude #youmatter
This #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth I’m focusing on 3 areas many of us are navigating:
🧩 #moralinjury
🧩 #institutionalbetrayal
🧩 #vicarioustrauma
Join me here every day in May for
🌿 Daily reflections + grounding tools
📖 Stories from my time in service
🧠 Practices for navigating the #polycrisis
Check out the full post at /rōot/ by dimple dhabalia on Substack at: open.substack.com/pub/rootbydi...
I saw someone refer to 47 as PINO on another platform and I’ve decided to adopt it because, well, it fits. The PINO and all his RINOs are definitely giving ‘zoo escape.’ 🦏🏃♂️💨
In times of crisis, writing isn’t just reflection—it’s resistance. ✍🏽 Join this 21-day guided practice inspired by On Tyranny to process, connect, & reclaim your voice. Your words matter.
📅 Starts March 9, 2025 | 30 min/day
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#WritingAsResistance #OnTyranny #ChallengingTheNarrative
This is one of my favorite times of year. By now my feed is usually filled with info about the cherry blossom festival, but not this year. Peak 🌸 is in 17 days and I hope we’ll get to see some beauty in a town filled with so much ugliness right now. #cherryblossoms #nature
📸 Dimple Dhabalia
"We’re playing the long game and if we don’t take care of ourselves and each other along the way it won't be a sustainable fight."
~ Dimple Dhalabia
@dimpstory.bsky.social
Love this. The “tradition” argument is steeped in white supremacy and tries to push an underlying assumption that things are “normal” or “okay.” And let’s be real - nothing about what happening is normal or okay. Good for @michelleobama - a true embodiment of moral courage.
As we individually and collectively navigate multiple challenges in this moment, I invite you to think about how praciting hope can be far more impactful than optimism or positivity.
Full post on Substack. Link in the comments.
#hope #SpiritualEcology #rōotbydimpledhabalia
Check out the full essay at the /rōoted/ leader on Substack at: open.substack.com/pub/theroote...
In a time of rising authoritarianism, rampant misinformation, and global instability, Jimmy Carter’s unwavering commitment to integrity, justice, and hope stands as a powerful example of the kind of leaders—and humans—we need now more than ever.
#jimmycarter #moralcourage #leadership
open.substack.com/pub/rootbydi...
Even the dark days of winter offer breathtaking moments of simple beauty that invite us to pause, breathe, and simply be.
📸 Dimple Dhabalia
#nofilter #nature #trees #sunset #everydaybeauty #savoringeverydaymoments #pinksky #dimpledhabalia #dimpstory #tellmemystory #simplybe #pause
the weeping grove is a mythological tale blending fact and allegory to re-imagine moments in our shared history through the eyes of the land itself—an approach that offers a perspective outside of the confines of traditional storytelling frameworks. Read it at:
open.substack.com/pub/rootbydi...
Check out /rōot awakenings - an invitation to pause, reflect, and connect. Access this week’s reflection prompts here:
open.substack.com/pub/rootbydi...
I’m thrilled to share that today marked the first day of recording my audiobook. It’s important to pause and acknowledge moments of joy and celebration like this one, that arise even in times of challenge. Thank you to everyone who has supported me on this journey—it means more than you know. 🩵
I'm excited to share /rōot/ by dimple dhabalia—weaving together storytelling, spiritual ecology, and creative documentary to explore rooting as an act of resistance, healing, and community. Learn more and subscribe via link in bio. #RootedInResistance #root #creativedocumentary
#SpiritualEcology
Okay . . . made the jump and looking to connect with others.
If you're a #humanitarian, a #creative, #filmmaker, #artist, creator of #trauma-informed spaces, #workplacementalhealth advocate, intereseted in #moralinjury, love #nature, are a #foodie, or just a #kind human, I'd love to connect!