A Perfectly Imperfect Union: Reflecting on America 250 with Ashley Houghton

The Whole Again Podcast: Mindfulness and Resilience through Kinstugi Wisdom airs every Monday, Wednesday and Friday with Pause Breathe Reflect Microdose Meditations, Growth Mindset and Mindfulness Tips, to help us transform our scars into healing and resilience. And between May and October, I'm sharing a new series I'm calling: A Perfectly Imperfect Union. It's about connecting with every day folks as they reflect on America at 250. Conversations will air every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.-------In the latest episode of A Perfectly Imperfect Union, we stay in Maryland and have our second conversation. Today it's with Ashley Houghton.I love her question and how it frames her thinking of America: What if we stopped electing boxers and started electing legislators?Ashley talks about America the way you'd talk about a beloved, frustrating family member, someone you love deeply even when they disappoint you.She traces her path from national security and civil liberties work to her work today on democracy reform, and lays out her belief that structural fixes like proportional representation and ranked-choice voting could change who we elect and why.To discover more about Ashley, visit her at FairVote.orgAnd her question for you and our next guest is: What are some tangible small things you're doing right now to build community and resilience where you live?Share your thoughts in the comments and share this episode with one of your neighbors.You can now download my Pause Breathe Reflect App with Microdose EQ for FREE on Apple’s App Store or Google Play. Discover how to spend less time on your phone and more time on things that bring you joy. Also, find the support you need to navigate today’s uncertainty with more calm and grace.Receive a FREE copy of my book: “My Last Bad Day Shift.”We can also connect on LinkedIn. Subscribe to be sure you don’t miss any of the micro-meditations, wellness tips, and guidance that I publish every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 7:11 am.