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a glimpse into our youth advisory council

We're energized to announce that valo has formed a youth advisory council! Made up of a cross-section of teens in our monthly retreat...

a look into our book...

Here's a little background on why we wrote this book... We love exploring as much as getting lost. Sometimes, though, we want a guide to...

a charge...connection

“Love is our true destiny. We do not find the meaning of life by ourselves alone–we find it with another.” ― Thomas Merton Over the last...

a charge...curiosity

“Listen with curiosity. Speak with honesty. Act with integrity.” – Roy T. Bennett Over the next few months, we're exploring four valo...

a charge...vulnerability

Vulnerability is the birthplace of love, belonging, joy, courage, empathy, and creativity. It is the source of hope, empathy,...

a charge...openness

"An open mind is like an open window. It lets the fresh air in." - Mike Hernacki Over the next few months, we're hoping to explore the...

a charge...emerge

As vaccines continue to roll out, buds burst into leaves, and Mainers begin to exchange jackets for lighter layers–many of us are eager...

a charge...the circle of generosity

This month, our circle has been energized by the big impact that small gestures of kindness can have. Whether it's grabbing coffee for...

a charge...strike up a conversation

We've been thinking a lot about community, and how small interactions can cause ripples in our culture. A short conversation in the...

raise their voices

We love listening to our teens and they've got us thinking...how can we help to empower them in this time? Youth voices can shine a light...

we dare you

Remember the first time you jumped out of an airplane? The adrenaline rush you felt right before you leaped into the air? Maybe you’ve...

deep, dark secret

“What hurts you, blesses you. Darkness is your candle.” ― Rumi Smiley faces fill our text strings. Countless books beckon us to follow...

green light

“In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks.” - John Muir heed the call When fall arrives, we breathe deep the crisp...

come, full circle.

We noticed something at a recent retreat as we gathered around the campfire, marshmallows roasting, conversation flowing. That is, we...

music to your ears

Three distinct states of being are home to our thoughts and actions: beginning, doing, and guiding.

cast your line

Three distinct states of being are home to our thoughts and actions: beginning, doing, and guiding.

choosing our circle

Nothing can dampen the delight we feel after spending an afternoon with a good friend. It’s an unmistakable spring in our step. A smile...

welcome, surprise!

These long July days and abundant sunshine beckon us to leave home and dive into summer. It’s almost as if the light helps us see. We’re...

find your island

Going to our edges is about strengthening connections with others and ourselves. Deep down, we know: To feel truly alive we must go to these

a question of curiosity

Why do we ask questions? Some questions come from the head. The ones when we simply need to know a fact, a detail, a quick answer. A...

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