The Feely Cards

A deck of engaging cards aimed at guiding users of all ages into embracing their empathy, developing their vulnerability, and becoming more emotionally curious.

The Feely Cards is a deck of 48 cards that empower us to engage more meaningfully with the powers of empathy, vulnerability, and emotional curiosity. Each card features gorgeous illustration by Ess Crossley, and words by Non Wels, in the form of an affirmation we can embody; or an action we can take to sharpen our innate ability to empathize with ourselves and others, use vulnerability as a means of healing and connection, take notice of and feel our beautiful feelings, and, ultimately, come into more of who we are—magical, wondrous, heart-leading feely humans. The deck also comes with a guide for how to use them in the classroom! A powerful resource for educators, adults, and kids aged 8 and up.

Non Wels (he/him) is a writer, podcaster (You, Me, Empathy; We Can’t Do It Alone), mental health advocate (The Feely Human Collective), and best friend to dogs everywhere. He lives in Southern California with his partner Jessica, their two rescue hounds, Madi and Ripley, and a majestic horse named Paladin.

 

Ess Crossley (they/them) is a white guest on the Lekwungen territory in British Columbia. They are a queer creative who works in illustration, creating weird and wonderful tattoos, and making cute functional ceramics. They prioritize slowness and softness in their life and fill their spare time with intentional rituality.