S Schauer
@sschauer.bsky.social
Hiker, dog & cat lover, & someone who believes in the power of kindness, compassion, and Love.
It’s #NationalHuggingDay 🤍 Science says appropriate, consensual hugs help regulate the nervous system, lowering cortisol, boosting oxytocin & supporting calm and connection.
Small acts, big impact.
#NervousSystemHealth #Wellbeing
Small acts, big impact.
#NervousSystemHealth #Wellbeing
January 21, 2026 at 5:19 PM
It’s #NationalHuggingDay 🤍 Science says appropriate, consensual hugs help regulate the nervous system, lowering cortisol, boosting oxytocin & supporting calm and connection.
Small acts, big impact.
#NervousSystemHealth #Wellbeing
Small acts, big impact.
#NervousSystemHealth #Wellbeing
It’s Take a Walk Outdoors Day 🚶♂️🌿 A short walk outside can clear the mind, ease stress & restore perspective. Step away from the screen, breathe deeply, and enjoy the moment. I'll get out for a neighborhood walk today, but I would rather be out in the mountains. #GetOutside #Wellbeing
January 20, 2026 at 5:10 PM
It’s Take a Walk Outdoors Day 🚶♂️🌿 A short walk outside can clear the mind, ease stress & restore perspective. Step away from the screen, breathe deeply, and enjoy the moment. I'll get out for a neighborhood walk today, but I would rather be out in the mountains. #GetOutside #Wellbeing
Honoring Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 🕊️ Reflecting on Dr. King’s call for justice, dignity & nonviolence, and the responsibility we all share to turn ideals into action through compassion & service.
January 20, 2026 at 12:03 AM
Honoring Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 🕊️ Reflecting on Dr. King’s call for justice, dignity & nonviolence, and the responsibility we all share to turn ideals into action through compassion & service.
It’s #WorldSnowDay ❄️ Snowpack is a natural water reservoir feeding rivers, ecosystems & communities. As climate change reshapes snowfall, protecting watersheds & planning for water resilience matters more than ever. 💧🌍
#WaterResilience #ClimateAdaptation
#WaterResilience #ClimateAdaptation
January 18, 2026 at 9:26 PM
It’s #WorldSnowDay ❄️ Snowpack is a natural water reservoir feeding rivers, ecosystems & communities. As climate change reshapes snowfall, protecting watersheds & planning for water resilience matters more than ever. 💧🌍
#WaterResilience #ClimateAdaptation
#WaterResilience #ClimateAdaptation
Today is International We Are Not Broken Day 💙 A reminder that mental health challenges, trauma, or disability do not make someone broken. We are whole, worthy & deserving of compassion, especially while healing. #WeAreNotBrokenDay #MentalHealth
January 17, 2026 at 7:11 PM
Today is International We Are Not Broken Day 💙 A reminder that mental health challenges, trauma, or disability do not make someone broken. We are whole, worthy & deserving of compassion, especially while healing. #WeAreNotBrokenDay #MentalHealth
Happy Book Publishers Day 📚 Big thanks to the publishers who help ideas & stories reach readers.
Reading update: I’m currently enjoying Strong Ground by Brené Brown as part of my 2026 list.
What are you reading these days?
Reading update: I’m currently enjoying Strong Ground by Brené Brown as part of my 2026 list.
What are you reading these days?
January 16, 2026 at 10:37 PM
Happy Book Publishers Day 📚 Big thanks to the publishers who help ideas & stories reach readers.
Reading update: I’m currently enjoying Strong Ground by Brené Brown as part of my 2026 list.
What are you reading these days?
Reading update: I’m currently enjoying Strong Ground by Brené Brown as part of my 2026 list.
What are you reading these days?
Reading Strong Ground by Brené Brown. She contrasts leaders who rule through fear, control & blame with those who lead through empathy, shared power & service. I know which kind I choose and try to be. How about you?
January 15, 2026 at 5:05 PM
Reading Strong Ground by Brené Brown. She contrasts leaders who rule through fear, control & blame with those who lead through empathy, shared power & service. I know which kind I choose and try to be. How about you?
It’s Make Your Dream Come True Day ✨ Big or small, dreams matter. Take one tiny step today. Dreams don’t need perfection, just intention & a little courage. 🌱 What dream are you nurturing?
January 13, 2026 at 4:36 PM
It’s Make Your Dream Come True Day ✨ Big or small, dreams matter. Take one tiny step today. Dreams don’t need perfection, just intention & a little courage. 🌱 What dream are you nurturing?
It’s #HumanTraffickingAwarenessDay 💙 If you or someone you know needs help, call the National Human Trafficking Hotline: 1-888-373-7888, or text “HELP/INFO” to 233733 (BeFree). Awareness + action matter. #EndHumanTrafficking
January 11, 2026 at 9:22 PM
It’s #HumanTraffickingAwarenessDay 💙 If you or someone you know needs help, call the National Human Trafficking Hotline: 1-888-373-7888, or text “HELP/INFO” to 233733 (BeFree). Awareness + action matter. #EndHumanTrafficking
It’s #NationalSaveTheEaglesDay 🦅 A conservation success story powered by habitat protection, clean water & science. Protecting eagles means protecting the ecosystems we all depend on. 🌍💚 #Conservation #Biodiversity
January 10, 2026 at 6:48 PM
It’s #NationalSaveTheEaglesDay 🦅 A conservation success story powered by habitat protection, clean water & science. Protecting eagles means protecting the ecosystems we all depend on. 🌍💚 #Conservation #Biodiversity
It’s #OldRockDay 🪨 A reminder to appreciate deep time, quiet resilience & the stories written in stone. Sometimes the oldest things offer the best perspective. 🌍
Pic is from a hike I did last year to the Mt. Baker climbing base camp.
Pic is from a hike I did last year to the Mt. Baker climbing base camp.
January 7, 2026 at 5:22 PM
It’s #OldRockDay 🪨 A reminder to appreciate deep time, quiet resilience & the stories written in stone. Sometimes the oldest things offer the best perspective. 🌍
Pic is from a hike I did last year to the Mt. Baker climbing base camp.
Pic is from a hike I did last year to the Mt. Baker climbing base camp.
It’s #NationalCuddleDay 🤍 Appropriate, consensual touch, like hugging, can reduce stress, boost mood & support mind–body health. A small moment of healthy connection can make a big difference. 💛 #Wellbeing #Connection
January 6, 2026 at 9:51 PM
It’s #NationalCuddleDay 🤍 Appropriate, consensual touch, like hugging, can reduce stress, boost mood & support mind–body health. A small moment of healthy connection can make a big difference. 💛 #Wellbeing #Connection
It’s #NationalBirdDay 🐦 Birds connect ecosystems & signal environmental health. Protecting birds means protecting the rivers, forests & habitats we all depend on. 🌍💚 #Biodiversity #Conservation
January 5, 2026 at 2:19 PM
It’s #NationalBirdDay 🐦 Birds connect ecosystems & signal environmental health. Protecting birds means protecting the rivers, forests & habitats we all depend on. 🌍💚 #Biodiversity #Conservation
It’s World Braille Day 🔵 A reminder that access to information matters. Braille supports literacy, independence & inclusion for people who are blind or have low vision. Let’s keep accessibility front and center. #WorldBrailleDay #Inclusion
January 4, 2026 at 3:40 PM
It’s World Braille Day 🔵 A reminder that access to information matters. Braille supports literacy, independence & inclusion for people who are blind or have low vision. Let’s keep accessibility front and center. #WorldBrailleDay #Inclusion
Today is International Mind-Body Wellness Day 🌱 A reminder that mental, emotional, physical & spiritual health are deeply connected. Pause, breathe, move, rest. Even small acts of care make a difference, and caring for yourself helps you care for others! 💙 #Wellbeing #SelfCare
January 3, 2026 at 3:44 PM
Today is International Mind-Body Wellness Day 🌱 A reminder that mental, emotional, physical & spiritual health are deeply connected. Pause, breathe, move, rest. Even small acts of care make a difference, and caring for yourself helps you care for others! 💙 #Wellbeing #SelfCare
It’s Motivation & Inspiration Day ✨ Motivation doesn’t always roar. Sometimes it whispers. Pause, reflect on what inspires you, and pass that spark along to someone else today. 💛
January 2, 2026 at 5:54 PM
It’s Motivation & Inspiration Day ✨ Motivation doesn’t always roar. Sometimes it whispers. Pause, reflect on what inspires you, and pass that spark along to someone else today. 💛
Enjoy your New Year’s Eve celebrations and stay safe. May 2026 bring peace, joy, and love.
December 31, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Enjoy your New Year’s Eve celebrations and stay safe. May 2026 bring peace, joy, and love.
It’s #NationalThankYouNoteDay 💛 A simple thank you can strengthen relationships & brighten someone’s day. Please consider taking a moment to send one today. It matters more than you think. 💌 #Gratitude #Kindness
December 26, 2025 at 5:38 PM
It’s #NationalThankYouNoteDay 💛 A simple thank you can strengthen relationships & brighten someone’s day. Please consider taking a moment to send one today. It matters more than you think. 💌 #Gratitude #Kindness
I love reading! It slows me down, deepens empathy, & sharpens perspective. My 2026 authors list includes Macfarlane, Tsui, Jha, Brown, Shankar, Perry & Winfrey, and maybe Suzuki). 📚
What books are you excited to read next year?
#books #reading #Ilovebooks
What books are you excited to read next year?
#books #reading #Ilovebooks
December 23, 2025 at 5:41 PM
I love reading! It slows me down, deepens empathy, & sharpens perspective. My 2026 authors list includes Macfarlane, Tsui, Jha, Brown, Shankar, Perry & Winfrey, and maybe Suzuki). 📚
What books are you excited to read next year?
#books #reading #Ilovebooks
What books are you excited to read next year?
#books #reading #Ilovebooks
It’s #NationalCookieExchangeDay! 🍪 A sweet reminder of how small traditions build community & connection. Share a treat, spread some cheer, enjoy the moment. ✨
December 22, 2025 at 4:02 PM
It’s #NationalCookieExchangeDay! 🍪 A sweet reminder of how small traditions build community & connection. Share a treat, spread some cheer, enjoy the moment. ✨
Today is World Meditation Day & the Winter Solstice 🌙 A reminder to pause, reflect, and breathe. The longest night also marks the return of light. Wishing you calm, clarity & renewal as we move forward. ✨
December 21, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Today is World Meditation Day & the Winter Solstice 🌙 A reminder to pause, reflect, and breathe. The longest night also marks the return of light. Wishing you calm, clarity & renewal as we move forward. ✨
It’s #InternationalHumanSolidarityDay 🌍 A reminder that our strength is shared. Let’s lead with compassion, cooperation, & community and lift one another toward a more just, connected future. 💙 #Solidarity #Together
December 20, 2025 at 6:42 PM
It’s #InternationalHumanSolidarityDay 🌍 A reminder that our strength is shared. Let’s lead with compassion, cooperation, & community and lift one another toward a more just, connected future. 💙 #Solidarity #Together
It’s the holiday season. There will be many celebrations, many emotions. Whatever you’re celebrating, I wish you peace & joy. Please remember this time can be hard for some. Be kind. You never know what battles others are facing. 💛
December 19, 2025 at 7:53 PM
It’s the holiday season. There will be many celebrations, many emotions. Whatever you’re celebrating, I wish you peace & joy. Please remember this time can be hard for some. Be kind. You never know what battles others are facing. 💛
Today marks 20 years of sobriety for me. Grateful beyond words. I’ve learned life isn’t something to conquer. It’s something to live with honesty, kindness, and compassion. One day at a time. If you or someone you love is struggling, please know: change is possible. There is hope. 💙
December 18, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Today marks 20 years of sobriety for me. Grateful beyond words. I’ve learned life isn’t something to conquer. It’s something to live with honesty, kindness, and compassion. One day at a time. If you or someone you love is struggling, please know: change is possible. There is hope. 💙
During this lull between storms, I’m deeply grateful for public servants across King County & beyond, and I’m proud to work alongside such dedicated, skilled, and mission-driven professionals. Please thank a public servant if you see one. Be kind & help your neighbors as floods/recovery continues. 💙
December 14, 2025 at 5:59 PM
During this lull between storms, I’m deeply grateful for public servants across King County & beyond, and I’m proud to work alongside such dedicated, skilled, and mission-driven professionals. Please thank a public servant if you see one. Be kind & help your neighbors as floods/recovery continues. 💙