letting ourselves bend
In watching the storms today, I’m reminded that it is our ability to “not do” that reveals our strength. As the world swirls, we can bravely stand in the midst of all that turbulence and declare this act as simply enough. For marginalized bodies, this in itself is a political action. As Audre Lord reminds us, “Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self preservation, and that is an act of political warfare.”
it’s time to be simple
When the pressure is on, when we’re not sure what to do, the mind tells us to act. The body asks us to get still. It is when our world is the most complex that we need to be the most simple. Simplicity allows us to bring our body/heart and mind into alignment so we may be resourced to fully show up for what’s ahead.
your body is your guru
Ground is the place to go when overwhelmed with thoughts and fears. It can hold our confusion with unwavering presence. We can source the earth’s formidable strength to connect with how these qualities live inside of us. In her timeless gaze, we open to the present; we slow down.