STRENGTH™ in Motion (SiM 11-09-2026)
One pillar, One practice, and One week in motion
November 9th - November 15th
Welcome to our 11/09/2026 edition of STRENGTH™ in Motion, a weekly space where we will explore one STRENGTH™ pillar, one STRENGTH™ practice, share what is happening behind the scenes, & invite you into upcoming opportunities
One STRENGTH Pillar
Surrender: Release what you were never ment to carry
Surrender invites us to notice what we are holding and consider what can be released. Expectations, worry about outcomes, and the pressure to have every answer can take up more space than we realize. Letting go makes room to focus on what is within reach and accept support along the way.
Surrender grows through small choices: asking for help, allowing a plan to change, or giving someone space to make their own decisions. We can care deeply while recognizing the limits of our role. Each time we release an unnecessary burden, we create more room for rest, connection, and thoughtful action.
"Open hands create room for what is ready to arrive"
Stephanie Toney
Take a moment to notice what has been weighing on you. Explore surrender through three areas:
Awareness: What feels heavy right now? Consider an expectation, a responsibility, or an outcome you have been trying to control?
Release: What part of this is beyond your control or belongs to someone else? What could you set down, share, or approach with more flexibility?
Support: What would help you loosen your hold? Consider a clear boundary, an honest conversation, or asking someone to help.
Choose one burden to approach differently this week. What small choice could help you make room to breathe?
Choose one daily practice that helps you practice surrender this week
Pause once each day and ask: “What is mine to do, and what can be released?” Name one action within your control and one thing you can allow to unfold without trying to manage it.
Perhaps this means asking for help with a task, ending the workday at your planned time, or allowing a decision to wait until more information is available. Choose a practice that fits your day and respects your needs.
Before the week ends, reflect on what you noticed. What became lighter when you loosened your hold? Which boundary or source of support would you like to carry into next week?
"Open hands make space for fresh wisdom, deeper peace, and new possibility"
Stephanie Toney
Behind the STRENGTH™
Surrender becomes visible when we recognize what is ours to carry and allow room for what is beyond our control. It can show up in a pause, a request for help, or a willingness to change a plan. These everyday choices help us use our energy with greater care.
Surrender asks us to be honest about our limits. We can prepare, offer support, and follow through on our commitments while accepting that other people’s choices and the timing of change are their own. In practice, this may look like sharing a responsibility, releasing an unrealistic deadline, or allowing a task to be complete without making it perfect.
For CHWs and allies, surrender may mean offering resources and steady support while respecting each person’s right to choose their next step. It can also mean reaching out to a teammate when a situation needs more support. In leadership, surrender may look like sharing decisions, trusting others to use their strengths, and making room for ideas beyond the original plan.
Some seasons make it harder to loosen our hold. When responsibilities grow or answers feel uncertain, begin with one small release. Name what can be done today, ask for the support that is needed, and allow the remaining questions to stay open for now. Surrender can be practiced one choice at a time.
“What we hold with open hands can move with purpose instead of pressure”
Stephanie Toney
One Week Ago & In Upcoming Weeks
Last week at APHA 2026 in San Antonio, Gathered in STRENGTH™ became a way for me to experience the conference through all eight pillars: Surrender, Trust, Rest, Examine, Nurture, Grow, Thrive and Hope. Each day invited me to be intentional about how I moved through conversations, presentations, relationships and moments of reflection.
As I look back, Surrender reminds me to release the pressure to experience everything and create space to fully receive what was in front of me. The week became more than a conference....it became an opportunity to connect, reflect, learn, and remain open to the possibilities unfolding around me.
“Surrender is the quiet confidence that what awaits you is greater than what you’re afraid to release”
Happening in the Community
Nonprofit 4 CHWs 4th Anniversary & Relaunch Celebration
We’re excited to join Nonprofit 4 CHWs as they celebrate their 4th Anniversary & Relaunch!
We celebrate their continued investment in Community Health Workers and look forward to joining the community for this special milestone.
Congratulations, Nonprofit 4 CHWs!
Win a Part of $500 in Digital Gift Cards
Join the live Zoom celebration on November 9 at 4 p.m. EST. There’s $500 in raffle prizes you must attend to win!
Virginia Women’s Conference
Connect, learn, and look ahead at the Virginia Women’s Conference! Join “Changing the Equation | Shaping the Future” on November 14, 2026, from 8 a.m.–3 p.m. at Old Dominion University’s Webb Center in Norfolk.
Email Us
If you would like us to consider featuring something in an upcoming edition of our Strength in Motion (SiM), email us at info@chwstrength.com
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