the meditation i return to again and again…

Speaking of listening, communicating, and speaking up with our authentic voice for ourselves and others….

It's hard to talk about communication—listening, speaking, and acting—without addressing how we are in communication with the challenges of this moment, around the globe and especially in America. Even beyond the ongoing pandemic, the current news is infuriating and heartbreaking. Whether it is related to Roe vs. Wade, racism, gun violence, transgender rights, white supremacy, the war in Ukraine, or climate change, it is easy to feel overwhelmed and not sure how to speak up, what to listen to, and how to respond.

Yoga teaches us that communication also includes skillful action. This may look different for each of us, whether it is through learning, listening, talking with others, and taking action through donating or writing our politicians, marching, etc. I'm including a few of my go-to resources that may be helpful in choosing how you want to be part of the conversation and in response to what is being communicated.

May you be safe and at ease,
May you tend to your heart, soul and body, so you can tend to others.
May you be compassionate in your communications towards yourself, others, and the world around you.