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Jenn Danielson @jenndanielson.bsky.social · Jul 23

The latest Dot Matrix news letter is now published. Subscribe (for free!) to get twice monthly notes to keep your life connected.
connectyourdots.beehiiv.com/p/letting-go...
#connectyourdots

Connect Your Dots :: Letting go is not always a sigh of relief

inside: new moon energy in the summer, free group distance Reiki on July 24, the discomfort of letting go to create space to create and grow

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Jenn Danielson @jenndanielson.bsky.social · Jul 1

It's mid-way through the year and reflection on my year-to-date has turned into an opportunity to reorganize a few things

Systems shake up

Rebucketing and realigning. Am I just reorganizing the same shit and trying to make it look pretty, or am I actually making a difference?

jenndanielson.substack.com

Jenn Danielson @jenndanielson.bsky.social · Jul 1

🍁 It's #CanadaDay. May we never take for granted what we have, continue to make things right with those we have wronged, and keep making things equitable and just for everyone.

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Jenn Danielson @jenndanielson.bsky.social · Jun 21

The new moon in June is this week. What better prompt to reset than a mid-year new moon. Sunday’s newsletter gives some tips and tools for resetting our actions and considering switching up our systems to help identify what’s working - and what’s not. connectyourdots.beehiiv.com/subscribe

Dot Matrix

connect your dots :: life and energy balance

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Jenn Danielson @jenndanielson.bsky.social · Jun 14

Was stalking this list for Gowan :)

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Carl Zimmer @carlzimmer.com · Jun 9

Philanthropies rush to save measles surveillance network pushed to brink of collapse by U.S. cuts. Story by @helenbranswell.bsky.social www.statnews.com/2025/06/09/t...

Philanthropies rush to save measles surveillance network pushed to brink of collapse by U.S. cuts

The Trump administration’s gutting of global aid is threatening to collapse a network of laboratories responsible for global measles and rubella surveillance

www.statnews.com

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Jenn Danielson @jenndanielson.bsky.social · Jun 10

The latest Dot Matrix newsletter is published - are you getting the twice-monthly updates in your inbox with reflection and Reiki invitations? Review the public veresion here and sign up for free to receive the full newsletter.

Connect Your Dots :: Celebrate and make space for what is important

inside: full moon energy to celebrate and to pause & assess, pride month - words matter, detecting dangers of the past - when words were literal poison

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Jenn Danielson @jenndanielson.bsky.social · Jun 2

Not doing email catch up on my 9 to 5 on my travels home from a conference that I attended on vacation time. Because boundaries. And I am still on vacation even in this airport.
#connectyourdots #thoseemailsarentgoinganywhere

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Canadian Society for Transfusion Medicine @cstm-scmt.bsky.social · Jun 1

Hemovigilance in Canada is under threat. Learn more about how you can help.
www.transfusion.ca/hemovigilance
L’hémovigilance au Canada est compromise. En savoir plus sur la façon dont vous pouvez aider
#cstmscmt #transfusion #hemovigilance #calltoaction

CSTM - Hemovigilance

www.transfusion.ca

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Mira (SPOOKYNOUNS IN BIO) @thefreeradical.org · Jun 1

BREAKING - California is on the verge of record cuts to HIV healthcare, endangering the lives of thousands. Officials blame Trump's admin & CA Gov. Gavin Newsom, who has been attacking a young trans athlete.

Co-written w/ @madycast.com, ty @davidforbes.bsky.social for editing!

Trans inclusion in healthcare and sports are under attack in California -- officials blame Newsom and Trump

Funding cuts to HIV healthcare threatening thousands of queer Californians and fascist attacks against trans athletes suggest Newsom's deference to the billionaire oligarchy is only just beginning.

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Jenn Danielson @jenndanielson.bsky.social · May 30

In a wellness keynote address, when noting you can't shrink your way to happy:

Canadian Society for Transfusion Medicine @cstm-scmt.bsky.social · May 30

QOTD "I mean think about it. Nothing good happens when you're hungry." - Gillian Whelan

Jenn Danielson @jenndanielson.bsky.social · May 27

Also if you are in St John's and get to go to #OneEaredGoat, do.

Jenn Danielson @jenndanielson.bsky.social · May 27

When my body protests on a hike it's no problem for me to cut it short. I did that today on my east coast hike and am now enjoying a celebratory beverage for the hike.

May I be so aware with the same self awareness with 8 hours of sitting and stress.

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Jenn Danielson @jenndanielson.bsky.social · May 20

The latest Dot Matrix (extended edition) is now up on Substack. Is it time to redefine?
open.substack.com/pub/jenndani...
#thirdage #community

Dot Matrix (extended edition) :: Uncovering Skills for the 3rd Age

herding cats, starting socialist movements, connecting community

open.substack.com

Jenn Danielson @jenndanielson.bsky.social · May 19

Rhetorical question of the day: Do I create space in my life because I am vaguely aware of things in the periphery OR do things appear because I have created space?

Definitely not related: what's "downtime" like?

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Jenn Danielson @jenndanielson.bsky.social · May 12

The latest Dot Matrix #newsletter is now available :: a look at creating freedom through structured spaces #liberatingstructures
connectyourdots.beehiiv.com/p/creating-f...

Connect Your Dots :: Creating freedom through structured spaces

inside: full moon energy, liberating structures, new virtual shared spaces, and creating systems for the season

connectyourdots.beehiiv.com

Jenn Danielson @jenndanielson.bsky.social · May 6

This amazing human and I have been coaching back and forth for 6 years. She keeps me honest and grounded, and I am in awe her soaring visions and strategies (and that I can support her process). Timezones are no barrier to good connections.

(more about Kylie: www.linkedin.com/in/kyliechim/)

Jenn and Kylie in a zoom call after a coaching exchange

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Jenn Danielson @jenndanielson.bsky.social · May 4

New post after a recent reminder from a client

Giving our issues a home open.substack.com/pub/jenndani...

Giving our issues a home

even when it makes no sense

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Brendel @brendelbored.bsky.social · Apr 28

Busta Rhymes we once again should have heeded your wisdom

Busta Rhymes & @BustaRhymes
SHOULD I BUY A HOUSE... Or.. A LINK TO A PICTURE OF A PIXELATED MONKEY

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Internet Archive Canada 🍁 @internetarchiveca.bsky.social · Apr 28

Register to attend our May 28th Panel Discussion on Canadian Web Preservation taking place at our Vancouver, HQ bit.ly/3Rp8eBYcc:
@brewster.kahle.org @ianmilligan1.bsky.social
@takarasmall.bsky.social

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Jenn Danielson @jenndanielson.bsky.social · Apr 24

Sometimes the direction of a meditation can be left to the luck of a draw! I'm posting regular 3 min meditations based on my 52 card word prompt mini-deck as well. Connect to what each means to you

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Jenn Danielson @jenndanielson.bsky.social · Apr 24

I love a rhythm or reason to my #meditation practice - a point of focus or even just a general direction. The moon is a fabulous cycle to prompt regular check ins. I've posted a 5 minute (4m 45s) new moon meditation in time for the next new #moon on April 27.

New Moon Meditation | Insight Timer

With each new moon we have the opportunity to release what is done and reaffirm our goals and actions for the coming days and weeks. In this five minute meditation, take just a few moments and…

insighttimer.com

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Jenn Danielson @jenndanielson.bsky.social · Apr 23

Today is World Book and Copyright day, a day to celebrate books and reading as much as the importance of the writers and the intellectual property of their craft.
#worldbookday
www.unesco.org/en/days/worl...

World Book and Copyright Day

23 April

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Jenn Danielson @jenndanielson.bsky.social · Apr 22

I am STILL mad that my stupid daily 10mins of yin yoga in January made my back feel better. (And that it stops working if I stop 🙄)

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Some Random Monk @phranicholas.bsky.social · Apr 22

Happy Earth Day! Earlier in California.... a gathering of 122 meditators for an outdoor candlelight meditation occasion of Earth Day. The meditator's logic is to work on uplifting the quality of human conscience to protect the world #EarthDay #Azusa #dhammakaya #PeacePoint #SoCal #meditation

Gathering of hundreds of meditators gathered for an Outdoor Candlelight Meditation on occasion of Earth Day, superimposed on Green Tara and the idea of working on human conscience to protect the world

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