“We begin by holding space for us to heal from the trauma and terror caused by these systems. We begin by holding space for the imagination to conjure up a different world, where we can invest in preventative measures …”
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Healing Spaces: Building Government Sponsored Meditation Centers
All I feel is sadness, a sadness so deep and searing that even the words of Dr. King now seem shallow and very distant. My heart goes out to the families of Sterlings and Castillo, as well as the families of the Dallas Police. All tragic, and painful, and confusing, and sad. Our differences, whether…
You Are Not Crazy, Taking Care of Yourself When Terrorist Acts Happen
To my readers, I know that the deaths of both #AltonSterling and now #PhilandoCastile, may have shaken you deeply and know that you are not alone in that pain, anger, and grief. I also know that many of us are shaken by the deaths of police officers in Dallas. The police systems continue to fail…
Reject Violence As A Way Of Being Human
If we do nothing else today, pray for loving peace. Pray that our hearts will open wider and support girls and women in our lives with deep gratitude and purpose. Pray that our hearts will continue to beat, and with every beat claim the knowledge that comes with a beating heart. To know,…
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