Three Simple Things

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Dear ones,

Just three simple things today:

  1. a poem

  2. a podcast

  3. a reminder

Keep tending your dear and compassionate hearts,
Nicole

The Cure For It All
by Julia Fehrenbacher

Go Gently today, don’t hurry
or think about the next thing. Walk
with the quiet trees. Can you believe
how brave they are –how kind? Model your life
after theirs. Blow kisses
at yourself in the mirror.

Especially when
you think you’ve messed up. Forgive
yourself for not meeting your unreasonable
expectations. You are human, not
God—don’t be so arrogant.

Praise fresh air,
clean water, good dogs. Spin
something from joy. Open
a window, even if
it’s cold outside. Sit. Close
your eyes. Breathe. Allow

the river
of it all to pulse
through eyelashes,
fingertips, bare toes. Breathe in,
breathe out. Breathe until

you feel
your bigness, until the sun
rises in your veins. Breathe
until you stop needing
anything
to be different.

Becoming Bodhisattvas in a Troubled World

This beautiful podcast from Tara Brach is one of the things that has helped ground me over the past two weeks. Perhaps you will find it helpful, too.

SPECIAL EVENT: Soulful Saturday Slow Down

This Saturday, November 23, 2024 | 6:30-8:30 pm @ Datza Studio (Eastlake, Seattle)

Savor an evening of pre-holidaze spaciousness and nourish your whole self. Join me & Michele for a balancing 2-hour active asana (movement) & Restorative yoga practice with Reiki. 

This soulful, regenerative practice will help you to s-l-o-w down, unwind, relieve stress, and nourish your well-being. You will be guided through mindful active asana (movement), simple pranayama (breathwork), and seated meditation. Then, you’ll settle into the stillness of restful Restorative poses. During the Restorative part of the practice, Reiki will be offered to enhance your inner calm and relaxation. We will close the practice with setting an intention for the season ahead.

All backgrounds, levels, sizes, and ages are welcome. No yoga experience is necessary. Participants should dress in warm, comfortable layers, and are requested to bring an eye cover, cozy socks, and your favorite blanket. 

Pre-registration required; space is limited to 12.

Cost: $70