WELCOME TO JUNE:
Can you be friends with someone you disagree with?

Yes.
And also … no.
It depends.
Like the answer is to most questions. 
 

It depends on what you’re disagreeing about.
It depends on whether there’s still curiosity.
Whether respect is still alive.
Whether the friendship is real ... or just familiar.

Disagreement isn’t dangerous. Disrespect is.
We’ve forgotten that conviction and curiosity can coexist.
We’ve confused “different” with “bad,” and boundaries with cancel culture.

The truth ...
Sometimes the kindest, most conscious thing you can do is let go.
Not out of anger.
Not to make a point.
But because holding on to something that drains you isn’t connection.
It’s exhaustion.
 

Letting go doesn’t mean you failed.
It means you stopped trying to be understood by someone who’s not listening.

You can walk away and still send them love.
You can release the grip and still wish them well.
You can let go … and grow.
 

Friendship doesn’t require total agreement.
But it does require safety, trust, and care.
If that’s missing, disagreement is just the symptom ... not the issue.

This is your permission to set it free.
With clarity. With boundaries. With love.

And then?
Find the people who see you, challenge you, and make space for nuance.

That’s what we’re doing in TWIC ... every day.
We don’t always agree, but we show up with respect.
We choose connection over control.
We practice the art of staying true to ourselves … especially when it’s hard.

We’re not perfect, but we’re real.
And we’re better together.

LB

P.S. I added a new introduction into TWIC to help you get started ... you can find my welcome video and first step right here.
 

Below is just some of what we shared in TWIC in May ... it's all available for you, all of the time. Click a link and log in! 

GOOD HUMAN INTERVIEWS

Every Thursday in TWIC, meet a Good Human through a quick-read interview with photos… or dive deeper and connect directly. These are the thinkers, creators, guides, products, clients, investors, vacations, insights, and collaborators you didn’t know you needed. Because we can do so much more together.

+ Lisa Watson (children's conscious book author)

+ Maya Goldenberg (pro MUA and clean beauty formulator)

+ Joslin Carson (turtle and human caregiver)

+ Fabiola Lopez (co-creator of Shining Sprouts)
+ Jara Dekker (Emotional Strategist)

LESSONS IN EMPATHY ECONOMICS

Every Monday in TWIC, I reveal surprising truths about what we use and consume ... because not all products, brands, and decisions are created equal. These lessons blend transparency with actionable guidance, showing how Empathy Economics can drive meaningful change.

+ Not All Chlorophyll Is Created Equal
+ Not All Music Streaming Platforms Are Created Equal
+ Not All Supplements Are Created Equal
+ Not All Crayons Are Created Equal

(It’s Wellness Intelligence, not wellness marketing. That’s why it works.)

EXERCISE AND SELF-CARE SNACKS

Are you "Stacking your Snacks" yet? Permission to prioritize yourself is here. Every Tuesday, I alternate between a Self-Care Snack and an Exercise Snack to help you move, reset, and balance out your energy. This month, we had dynamic guest trainers sharing their wisdom!

+ The Vision Card – Self-Care Snack

+ Qi Gathering – Exercise Snack with Diane Gibbins
+ Washing Your Hair with Wellness Intelligence – Self-Care Snack
+ Tea Cups – Exercise Snack with Leah Levitan

(Micro-dosing movement and self-care is the way forward!)

FAVOURITE THINGS

Every Wednesday, I introduce one of my Favourite Things ... something that just might change your life. It’s all about Empathy Economics and making informed, better choices. Plus, TWIC members often get exclusive perks… and now the entire archive is open to all members, all the time.

+ Miso Nooch - current favourite seasoning

+ Non-Toxic Crayons – no one needs more petroleum!

+ George's Superfood Pancake Mix – delicious treat

+ Leakproof Stainless Containers – packing food for lunch?

(You don’t need to buy more, but, when you do buy, buy better!)

ARE YOU DOING THE DAILY DOZEN YET?

The TWIC Daily Dozen is creating amazing flow in TWIC right now ... available to all members and designed to help you feel better than ever. Join the hottest TWIC trend (ha, we don't really do trends in TWIC but if we did, this would be it right now), earn your badge, and show up for yourself in a really meaningful way each day with remarkable results! Get to it HERE.

YOU ARE INVITED!

EVERY WEDNESDAY | 12 NOON ET | 20-30 MINUTES ON ZOOM

Wellness Intelligence Break LIVE
It’s like a book club… but there is no book to read or preparation!

Join us live for 20-30 minutes of discovery, connection, and no bullshit. Most weeks, I bring in a special guest to enlighten us.

Come as you are, leave with something new.
Share your thoughts. Learn something surprising.
Rant. Rave. Heal. Network. Explore.

Click here to join us.

TWIC isn’t just a community. It’s a thriving ecosystem of good humans who are done with the BS and are redefining wellness. It's where scrolling is actually good for you. 

Wellness isn't sold in TWIC, it's practiced, lived, and felt.
It’s the collective intelligence we all need to navigate the world better.

If you’ve been thinking about joining TWIC or booking a session with me, take this email as your sign. You don’t have to do wellness (or business, or life) the overwhelming or performative way. 

LISA BORDEN
Advisor and Mentor for Curious Thinkers and Purpose-Driven Entrepreneurs.
Efficiency Engineer and Architect of Better Choices.
Collaboration Catalyst.
Helping you connect the dots since 1994.

How can we work together? www.bordencom.com
Would you like to book a session? https://calendly.com/lisaborden