Some years are questions. Others are answers.

Friends,

This year is definitely a year of questions. As the world get louder, I’ve been retreating in search of silence. Retreat doesn’t always have to be a bad thing.

This year I became more contemplative. More intentional. More scrutinizing, mostly of myself and the people/energy that I allow into my space. I planted more flowers and vegetable than I ever have before this season. I am learning Spanish. I switched from black mascara to brown.

All of this to say that it’s ok if you don’t know the answers. At a time when anyone who has brown skin could be kidnapped off the street. At a time when our neighbors are going hungry. At a time when our Trans family and friends are being denied basic human rights. It’s ok to not know. It’s ok to be angry and sad and disgusted. It’s ok to retreat.

Activism is a spectrum. If you are unable to organize or attend a protest, then choose not to buy from Amazon. If you can’t be on the front lines with Anti-Ice demonstrators, then write your elected officials (and if you are local, our fiercely independent and family owned bookstore has a desk with free postcards, stamps and addresses for you to do just this). If you are able, buy a few extra duplicate items at the grocery store and donate them to the food bank. If you can’t consume the news cycle, take a nap. Nourish yourself. Take a shower. Caring for yourself means you can care for others. Be kind. Do good.

I have been very selective of the classes I lead this year. I have a finite amount of energy to give in this capacity, so I am fiercely intentional. In January, I will be adding a few more offerings locally. As well as adding more to my video library. Are there classes you’d like to see in video form? Meditations? Breathing techniques? Send me a message and let me know and I’ll make sure to put it on the content list.

Hang in there friends. Love wins. Always.

Jenny