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Collective Crisis and Personal Peace: Reflections on 9/11, Trauma, and the Human Nervous System
When Many Nervous Systems Register an Emergency I am thinking this morning about what it feels like when a lot of people at the same time register that there’s an emergency—what it’s like when a massive number of human nervous systems register a crisis simultaneously. Of course, I’m reminded of the events of September 11,…
Read Morecheryl strayed
I spent the last three days on a writing retreat in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina with Cheryl Strayed, 300 women writers & about 6 men. I thought I would be cool, but I was overcome and a bit giddy with how warm, real, generous, funny and witty Cheryl is. Her writing has…
Read MoreSan Quentin
Sunset at San Quentin. Tonight I helped 2 incarcerated men create resumes as part of the Prison to Employment Connection. They were both extraordinary and beautiful humans. One is dedicated to working as a therapeutic group facilitator for men. He’s inspired to help other men heal the way he was able to heal with the…
Read Morepocket of peace
I woke up to a power outage today. After manually opening & closing my garage door, I left my house to get my morning warm caffeine beverage. I ran into the aftermath of a car accident and police blocking off my way out of my neighborhood. So I went to Andy’s Market for coffee. The…
Read MoreGeorge Grey Eagle Bertelstein
Today my friend George left his body. With all of the people he loved so deeply, I can only imagine how hard it must have been for him to let go and cross to the other side. He did it. His death has already been a deeply meaningful teaching. It has only just begun to…
Read MoreThe Deepness | Into The Fire
My friend Paige (The Deepness) just released her second single, “Into the Fire”, off of her debut, self-titled album. I’ve been listening and wanted to share it with you. It’s a beautiful, soulful expression and prayer that speaks to me of deep transformation, healing, and longing for the kind of authentic expression that reaches out…
Read MoreAlways Be Kind
Always be kind. We can never know the underlying causes of another’s behavior. Always save some room for redemption, for forgiveness, and for allowing ourselves and others the chance to restore our own honor. Today at the farmers market, I was with 3 others from Marin Community Fridges gathering donated food from the farmer’s stands…
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