Where We’re From, Who We Are: Reflections from the Everyday Yellow Sanctuary

The highlight of the season so far for me is how well things are going with the Everyday Yellow Sanctuary.

Week after week, I’m inspired by the women in this space—their honesty, their reflections, their humor, their willingness to show up for themselves and each other. Holding this community is something that I really cherish.

Recently, we spent time getting to know one another through writing and sharing Where I’m From poems, based on the now famous poem by George Ella Lyon.

Here are a few lines from our poems:

“I am from the house at the end of the dirt road where Wooda laid an egg.”

“I am from whispered prayers that outlived the ones who prayed them.”

“I’m from Philly and Phoenix City, blackberries and field peas.”

“I am from the ranch homes with orange tiled kitchen floors, green rotary phones and plastic on living room furniture.”

The poems sparked laughter, storytelling, and deep connection. They helped us remember who we are—and where we come from.

If you’d like to try the Where I’m From poem with your friends, family, or journaling group, here’s a LINK to a template and example.

You'll be surprised at the memories that emerge!