rōot is a living journal mapping the moral, ethical, and spiritual terrain of our common humanity + duty of care to each other.
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Most of what's here is free — essays, reflections, case studies, poetry, and letters. Paid membership gives you access to the member library — a growing collection of downloadable resource guides, talking points, and toolkits — as well as our weekly community journaling circle, monthly community conversations, and a 10% discount on all other offerings.
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about dimple
Dimple Dhabalia is a former public servant, founder of Roots in the Clouds, and author of Tell Me My Story – Challenging the Narrative of Service Before Self. Her work explores moral injury, shared grief, and dehumanization, mapping the ethical and spiritual terrain of our duty of care to each other. Through her writing, speaking, and art she asks what it means to stay human, and to see the humanity in others, across the different seasons of life. Connect with her @dimpstory across social platforms and at rootsintheclouds.com.