Make it special

October 4, 2018

Hello Again,

A few weeks ago, one of my best friends bought herself a fancy vintage butter dish. When I asked her why, she said "During the opening weekend of The Assembly, at the panel with the artists who created the space, Sara Combs said that when you love something you should find a way to make it special, no matter how small it is. And I love butter."

Making a ritual special — saving my favorite workout socks for a class I love, a playlist to listen to while using the face mask that makes you feel really good, reading a few pages of a book instead of staring at your phone before falling asleep in clean sheets, a fancy butter dish — is self-care beyond the buzz word. Controlled, calming, joyful.

We want to have the hard conversations and take action together. We also always want you to take care of yourself. Take pleasure in a small thing that brings you happiness. Even — especially — if it's an ordinary daily practice. Give it space to be exceptional. Get that fancy butter dish.

The details matter to Sara and Rich Combs, creators of The Joshua Tree House and designers of The Assembly. They have captured an energy around making the ordinary special, pausing when you can, using your hands to build a space that reflects your values, and getting to know the natural world around you.

Next month, they are returning to The Assembly for a weekend to celebrate the release of their new book At Home in Joshua Tree and they are bringing along some of their friends for workshops and conversations, and to showcase their work.

This week, whatever the thing is for you (maybe it's butter?), make it special.

And always, always, if you want space to talk, listen, be heard, be silent and calm, come find us.

Jam of the week: "Figure it Out" Chaos Chaos. Because we will. Because forward is the option, even when it doesn't feel like forward.

Check out the details of Sara and Rich's The Joshua Tree House weekend at The Assembly. I hope to see you in the clubhouse soon.

xo,
Molly

P.S. It was great to see over 100 of you at our midterm action night on Tuesday. Keep an eye on the schedule and below for more opportunities. Make sure you're registered to vote. Remind a friend to do so too.

P.P.S. Curious about our October Intuitive Eating and Fueling for Exercise group? We'd love to talk to you about it. Shoot us any questions to learn more (and check out the page — some updated details there).

P.P.P.S. Our next book club book is Good and Mad: The Revolutionary Power of Women's Anger. Date to be announced soon.

Back to Office: Goal Setting with Argent with Special Guest London Breed
Monday, October 8
6:30-8:30pm

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From the Podium to the Board Room: Battling Bias As an Elite Female Athlete
Tuesday, October 9
6-7:30pm

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The Joshua Tree House at The Assembly
Saturday, November 10, 11am-5pm
Sunday, November 11, 11am-4pm

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For a full schedule of events, click on over to our website.

October fourbyfour: Intuitive Eating & Fueling for Exercise
October 12 - November 8
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Dry Land Class and Surfing at Traveler in Pacifica
Friday, October 12
8:30-11am
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Sound Oasis - Sound Healing Meditation with Loriel Starr Saturday, October 13
7-8:30pm
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(Re)treat Day at Sophie James Winery Sunday, October 14
9am-5pm
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Midterm Election Action with Women Catalysts Tuesday, October 16
6-8:30pm
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Female Founders in Food: Part 2, Bread Makers and Bakers Wednesday, October 17
6:30-8pm
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2nd Annual Party with Purpose! SF Women in Tech: Winning Paid Family Leave Thursday, October 18
6-8pm
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Interested in learning more about The Assembly?

Let's connect! We'd love to show you around our space and chat over a coffee in the backyard — our treat!