RAISED BY RANGERS: FUEL FOR THE CLIMB

A Thank You to the Raised by Rangers Community — From Ffyo

In a season when the world felt unsteady—when “madness” swept across our days and uncertainty rattled homes, jobs, and hopes—you showed what real community looks like. And not just here. Across neighborhoods all over the country, the Raised by Ranger community—Rangers, Ffyo’s, and hybrids, both adults and children—have been sharing stories with us. Stories of people stepping up. Stories of courage and kindness. Stories of neighbors helping neighbors find new paths when old on

THE SIX ARTS OF THE RANGERS

How Rangers Turn Moments Into Growth No one becomes Ffyo overnight. No one becomes a Ranger by accident. Across the Empire Network lives a quiet discipline — six living practices that guide how Rangers teach, lead, steady, and simplify the world around them. They are known as The Six Arts, and together they form the backbone of Ranger wisdom. Each Art teaches a way of seeing, a way of responding, a way of rising. And every Ranger who has ever shaped a Ffyo carries at least on

Fusion Toolbox : The Art of Uncomplicating

Fusion doesn’t see complexity — he sees clutter. His gift is helping others feel capable by removing what doesn’t belong so the essential can shine. With safety, flow, confidence, and empowerment at the center of his toolbox, Fusion turns knots into threads and threads into clear paths. Uncomplicating isn’t about being clever — it’s about being kind.

Fusion Toolbox : The Art of Uncomplicating

Riverton Holt — The Steadfast Ranger of the Grounding Stone

Riverton Holt didn’t blaze or thunder—he stood. Tall as a redwood, steady as old earth, he carried only the Grounding Stone, a tool that anchored hearts when fear ran too fast. When a young Ranger panicked, he stepped beside her and said, “Darlin’, look right here. Match its pace.” And the storm inside her finally learned how to breathe.

A friendly skunk ranger stands in a softly lit forest, wearing a green cloak, brown boots, and a satchel with a blue canister attached. Beside the skunk glows a large pale-yellow flower casting gentle light. On the right side of the image, serif text reads: “And that is the Ranger Way of Boundaries: Not walls. Not distance. Simply choosing your pace and holding your space so your light can stay true.” The background is brightened, revealing trees and foliage.

The Boundary Bloom

In the quiet between dusk and night, Midnight Briar found Ffyo breathing fast beneath the cedar ring. He didn’t crowd her—just activated the gentle Boundary Bloom, letting her choose her space. “Before you talk, pause,” he said. With one breath, her storm eased. “You don’t owe anyone your full light,” Briar reminded her. “Only what you can give without losing yourself.”

A colorful cartoon unicorn-butterfly hybrid stands in the center, emerging from a swirling gray tornado that begins at her waist. She has rainbow hair, a golden horn, and large vibrant wings in green, yellow, pink, and teal. She wears a red tank top with a small black heart emblem. The background is dark green and filled with silhouettes of flying mosquito-like shapes. White text at the top reads: “Ffyo fights fugglies every day, and she has to – they never rest. But November through January is fuggly season.” Text at the bottom reads: “They swarm thick as mosquitos after a warm rain, so heavy they feel like a cloud you have to wade through.”

Ffyo and the Swarm Season

Ffyo felt the air tighten as the swarms returned, buzzing with noise and doubt. She stood her ground, using joy, steady work, and her own imperfect humanity to loosen their grip. Helping others dimmed the buzzing even more—light given was light reinforced. Some days she cut through the storm; some days she outlasted it. But every season, she rose again, wings steady, knowing she never faced the darkness alone.

A soft, painterly scene shows a small unicorn (Ffyo) sitting on the left, holding a warm glowing stone in her hooves. She looks thoughtful and slightly worried. She wears a simple necklace with a circular pendant. Beside her sits a large, calm walrus with closed eyes and long white tusks, radiating steady peace. All around them are dark, fuzzy Fuggly creatures with glowing yellow eyes—some round, some wavy, some with little tendrils—surrounding the pair in a dim, swirling room. The mood is warm, safe, and introspective, showing confusion meeting compassion.

Facing the Fugglies — The Ranger Way of Turning Fear into Growth

Fugglies arrive quietly—a twist in the stomach, a shadow behind a thought. They’re not monsters but messages, appearing when something inside needs care. When they overran Ffyo’s workspace, Walrus taught her not to fight them but to listen. With her Grounding Stone and Listening Lens, she saw their truths. As she named each fear, the Fugglies softened into clarity—leaving only the one that wanted her to grow.

A warm, comforting winter scene shows four woodland animals resting together in the snow at sunset. A bear with closed eyes leans gently against a fox, who is curled up peacefully beside a badger. A chicken nestles close at their side. Snow-covered pine trees rise behind them, glowing softly in the fading light. Above and below the animals, white text offers reassurance about taking each day as it comes, reminding the reader that simply breathing, enduring, or whispering “I’m still here” is enough.

For Anyone Who Feels the Weight of the Holidays

At Raised by Rangers, everyone belongs — exactly as they are. We know the holidays can be heavy in every direction, and we want you to remember: you are not alone. Asking for help isn’t weakness — it’s courage, it’s connection, it’s a bridge. Today is just a day, and it doesn’t define your worth. If all you do is breathe, that’s enough. If it wobbles, we steady together.