Hi friends. The news continues to be full of endless opportunities for worry, anxiety, fear and anger. I’ve called my representatives several times in the past week, with a focus on saying no to the SAVE Act and telling my state reps to say no to gerrymandering. And I’ve cried and laughed at some of the ridiculousness I’ve seen. 

As always, there are reasons for hope too. I hope that you’re checking in with the headlines periodically, prioritizing what you can do today, and this week, and I hope you’re remembering that your neighbors need you now, and in the future. 

Photo: Cat with eyes closed rests as if meditating in black and white photo

But it’s exhausting. Am I right? So that’s why today, I am encouraging you, if you have the free time and the ability right now, to just stop. If physically stopping is really hard for you, I find it helpful to do some intense exercise or take a walk or do some focused breathing before engaging in a mental fitness session like the one that follows. 

Join me, if you like, in pausing for rest and renewal. 

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Was this helpful for you? What are you doing right now a) to stop fascism and b) to stay rested and stay human? 
Sending much love to you. Thanks so much for reading and listening and for paying attention. I have a few more spots  for people interested in learning about themselves through the Enneagram in our next cohort. And if you’d like to join me for an opportunity to learn some mental fitness skills and see how saboteurs are keeping you from being happy and living a life you love, head here.