“Things fall apart, but in you is the understanding that compassion is big enough to hold all of this.”

- Jack Kornfield

Greetings Fair Ones,

Hope this missive finds you all well. I was inspired to share this beautiful quote from our Monday Mantra/Thoughts Class. I've been thinking a lot about the effects of simple kindnesses that we can express and share with other in daily life. Sometimes, particularly while driving:), it takes a little prayer and intention, to set my mindset for the day and my interactions.

Recently, as I was leaving a class I teach at a local gym, a beautiful woman walked by me, and I smiled at her. She smiled back and as she passed me she said, "What a beautiful smile!" I said back to her, "Back at you dear one, we can all use a little more smiling!" She said, "That's the truth!" and gave me the thumbs up sign.

I continued smiling all the way out the door.

I reflect on the power we have as humans to impact the collective when we express these simple kindnesses. One of my favorite ways of thinking about this is to ask the question, "Where do I want to put my coins?"

I was speaking with one of my sisters the other day, a huge podcast fan. She reported hearing a statistic that it only takes 3.5 % of the population to effectively create positive change. Puts it into perspective, yes?

What are your current inspirations? I’d love to hear about them!

To remind you, I will be traveling again from 8/21 – 9/4, for my own annual retreat. Course work will resume in mid September, including the return of Shadow Yoga and Ropes 101. Stay tuned.

With love and gratitude,

Teresa