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Question for MJ:
Have you ever been to a place you UNEXPECTEDLY felt truly aligned with your spirit? Where initially perhaps you didn’t sense you would feel at home but surprisingly either quickly or across time you felt a deep sense of home, belonging, and harmony with its landscape, people, and/or energy in some way? What was the surprise?
Read MoreI wanted to kick off 2026 by sharing a few quotes from our Spotlights from last year. Looking back on these thoughtful reflections from our community is always a burst of inspiration for me. Wishing you all a healthy new year ahead, filled with many moments of wonder and joy.
- Amanda
Read MoreQuestion for Christina:
Have you ever been to a place you UNEXPECTEDLY felt truly aligned with your spirit? Where initially perhaps you didn’t sense you would feel at home but surprisingly either quickly or across time you felt a deep sense of home, belonging, and harmony with its landscape, people, and/or energy in some way? What was the surprise?
Read MoreQuestion for Jack:
Can you describe a meaningful experience from the past month that unexpectedly led you to reflect on family, legacy, and the ways joy shows up in your life?
Read MoreQuestion for Susan:
Is there a specific song, song lyric, or music genre that is particularly meaningful and moving for you? What is it and in what way(s) has it had an impact?
Read MoreQuestion for JP:
Has your idea of what happiness means or looks like changed UNEXPECTEDLY as you've grown older? Would you share that truth or perspective with your younger self if you could?
Read MoreQuestion for Tristan:
Does one particular travel experience come to mind (whether travel for work or vacation) that had a substantial and LASTING impact on your life?
Read MoreQuestion for Tim:
Is there a specific song, song lyric, or music genre that is particularly meaningful and moving for you? What is it and in what way(s) has it had an impact?
Read MoreQuestion for Alex:
Can you recall a specific moment in the last four months that you were in what you would consider to be “nature” and thought or felt for at least a split second that “maybe all is actually right with the world” ?
Read MoreQuestion for Dorie:
Is there a specific song, song lyric, or music genre that is particularly meaningful and moving for you? What is it and in what way(s) has it had an impact?
Read MoreQuestion for Leonore:
What is one thing that is small and perhaps nuanced or surprising and perhaps typically sub conscious that you can tell drives you each day ?
Read MoreThis collection represents our ongoing exploration of bringing humanity into business and community. Each note captures moments of learning sparked by conversations, observations, or experiences that shifted our perspective.
We share them as invitations to reflect on creating more trust, deeper connections, and lasting change.
—The Coburn Ventures Team
Read MoreGoing back through the Spotlights from time to time is something I always look forward to. It’s a special reminder of the moving stories many of you have contributed. As I revisited them, I gathered a few quotes to share. I've also included the website link below in case you wish to explore the full collection of these writings:
http://www.cvcommunityforchange.org/spotlights
- Amanda
Read MoreQuestion for Robbie:
The Serenity Prayer offers: “Grant me the serenity to accept what I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference…”. With this thought, does something come to mind that you couldn’t change but had (or are having) trouble accepting ?
Read MoreEight years ago, I started a cultural retreat with the question:
“Please think of someone who is at least ten years younger than you who has been a great teacher of yours?”
One of mine is Emerson Pickens…
I first met Emerson when she was 8-years old. Emerson is now 16. She is an old soul. She is Mo and Suzanne’s youngest.
This is Emerson’s writing as Senior Class Student Body president to her community on Saint Simon’s Island, Georgia, about very practically advancing community… my very very favorite topic.
This is a different CFC SPOTLIGHT form than most. Amanda and I suspect it might have an exceptional impact.
Thank You Emerson,
Mr. Pip
(Oh! I love her southern training that has Emerson compelled to call me and my awesome wife Mr. Pip and Miss Kelly!)
Read MoreQuestion for Alex:
Is there a specific song, song lyric, or music genre that is particularly meaningful and moving for you? What is it and in what way(s) has it had an impact?
Read MoreQuestion for Muayyad:
What is one thing that is small and perhaps nuanced or surprising and perhaps typically sub conscious that you can tell drives you each day ?
Read MoreQuestion for Mia:
Can you recall a specific moment in the last four months that you were in what you would consider to be “nature” and thought or felt for at least a split second that “maybe all is actually right with the world” ?
Read MoreQuestion for Jörgen:
Is there a specific song, song lyric, or music genre that is particularly meaningful and moving for you? What is it and in what way(s) has it had an impact?
Read MoreQuestion for Alex:
Have you had an experience in the last 6 months that was extremely funny where you broke down in laughter and thought “I should laugh much more!” ? Did you figure out how to accomplish that ??
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