There is plenty to be angry about. I’m not going to list it here. If there is nothing in the world you have to be angry about, see above. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Allowing myself to feel angry does two things for me: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ It honors what I’m actually feeling which isn’t all sunshine and farts. No spiritual bypassing for me, thank you very much. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Anger is a healthier emotion for me to feel because, unlike being depressed about the facts and rendered disempowered and immobile, anger usually leads me to action. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This is where awe comes in. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ There can certainly be such a thing a too much anger. Where anger and chaos themselves become a comfortable feeling. A default. For me this looks like seeking out bad news when I’m in a bad place as a way of validating what I’m feeling. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Awe tempers anger. It balances it out. It’s not as fluffy as optimism so it works well for a skeptic like me. Most of the time I’m feeling a little bit of both. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I have a long list of things I’m in awe of. The longer I live the more curious I am and the more that list keeps growing. Awe reminds me what I’m living and fighting for. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ What are you in awe of? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #mindfulliving #mindfulmovement #skillinaction #activism #hope #awe
Retreats are like camp for grown-ups. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I really think we’re never too old to play, explore, connect with nature and make new friends. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ These are all timeless qualities of simply being human. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Sometimes we just need to be a little more intentional about creating the opportunities for these things to happen. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Here’s what @thatgrlallison had to say after last year’s retreat. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ See you at Heathen Hill ✌🏼 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #campforgrownups #yogaretreat #adulting #escapenewyork