Parents, Let's Support Each Other in Being Aware and Awake

This spring, as everything is blooming and coming alive, there is so much tragic, preventable and innocent death.

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Dear Parent, How is Your Heart?

Mine's not feeling so great, and that's okay. It means I am human. I've got a practice, therapy and a community. I'm currently safe. My loved ones are too, but there are no guarantees.

If I am suffering, with all my emotional balance tools, gathered from 20 years of teaching meditation, breathing and yoga, I imagine others feel even heavier and more isolated. I’m doing my best, and I know you are also doing your best.

My heart aches... and:

• I know my big feelings are momentary.

• I know I'm not alone in them.

• I'm turning towards my grief with kindness.

• I see evidence of kindness all around me in the world, and I soak that up. 

My hope is to share this with you, if you are also not doing great right now. Let's support each other in being aware and awake.

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