Author: Elisa

Kefilwe’s Story: A Girl With HIV (For World AIDS Day)

“My momma’s got AIDS” the little girl whispered. It was one of those whispers that is so quiet that it knocks your breath away, like a sonic boom. Her skin was like copper, hardened, darkened, but smoother than silk. She had a pock-mark on the corner of her forehead, near where her coarse, black hair began to embrace her head. I couldn’t help but think that she looked beautiful.

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Blog Action Day: Delicious Water

I remedy this by walking over to my refrigerator, overflowing my glass with ice-cold water as I am distracted, making a puddlely mess on the floor for my toddling son to slip on. Or if I am not home, I can stick a crisp George Washington in a machine, which then pops out a fresh bottle of water. I pull of the top, twist, snap, and drink deeply from the bliss of agua deliciosa. It’s somewhat sad then, that a good part of the world experiences thirst and water shortages pretty regularly.

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Welcome!

Welcome to Elisa Johnston

What I’m I About?

Like you might be, I’m a busy parent, a leader of some, and I even burnt-out while doing world-changing things (surprise!). I re-calibrated. I’ve grown. And now use my experiences (both the good and bad) to continue empowering you to make the difference you were born to make in the world–but this time out of a spirit of rest and wholeness.

Sound good?

> Let’s do this!

 

Raise Kids Who Care

Empowering kids to practice justice compassion and love

What Do You Need?

average advocate coaching journal through change download
The Life Mapping Workbook
Kindness Quest to make your stay-cation or vacation kind
Justice Daily Manifesto

Justice Daily Manifesto

Curious about the intersection between justice and your everday life? This 21-point manifesto is a great starting place to challenge yourself! Mulitple desgins, print your favorite, and begin living daily each day.

You just got your Justice Daily Manifesto! Continue on your journey to practice living justice each day of your life! Find me on socials @averageadvocate and let me know what phase you're in!