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I wrote a poem (and spent a lot of money on books) today.

*shoutout to my poetry advisor , writing group sisters — also director of vibes*

Blessing for the Brokenhearted

“There is no remedy for love but to love more.”
—Henry David Thoreau

Let us agree
for now
that we will not say
the breaking
makes us stronger
or that it is better
to have this pain
than to have done
without this love.

Let us promise
we will not
tell ourselves
time will heal
the wound,
when every day
our waking
opens it anew.

Perhaps for now
it can be enough
to simply marvel
at the mystery
of how a heart
so broken
can go on beating,
as if it were made
for precisely this—

as if it knows
the only cure for love
is more of it,

as if it sees
the heart’s sole remedy
for breaking
is to love still,

as if it trusts
that its own
persistent pulse
is the rhythm
of a blessing
we cannot
begin to fathom
but will save us
nonetheless.

—Jan Richardson

📸: scenes from the most colorful, romantic Valentine’s weekend, despite despite despite 💔

Holding both:
🌼 the gratitude and the grief
🌼 the bright flowers and gray skies
🌼 sunshine and raging storms
🌼 being alone while surrounded by love (not to mention galentines galore)

💘 Somehow still in love with this heartbreakingly beautiful life

(📝 Poetry shout-out: .j.muse)

Very excited about this special offering for pre/teens ~

Recess & Reset: Mini Retreat for Pre/Teens
Saturday, August 9th | 1 to 4pm
| Los Gatos, CA

As the sun sets on summer break, offer your pre/teen(s) a sacred pause to ease into the new school year with intention. This restorative respite will include breathing and embodiment practices, as well as creative exploration and expression, in a safe and fun environment. Students will be encouraged to create healthy habits that enhance their nervous system development and learn tricks to support them through the pressures and challenges of young adulthood. Come and stretch your mindfulness!

This 3-hour workshop includes:
💛 space for creative expression
💛 mindful movement
💛 intention-setting and reflection
💛 techniques for self-regulation and care
💛 tools for cultivating balance
💛 meditation and breathwork exercises
💛 journaling prompts and inquiry
💛 meditative art-making

Bring a mat. All other equipment and materials provided. All pre/teens are welcome!

Earlybird rate ends soon! Learn more and register at link in bio.

📸: Years ago with my sweet nephew, who is now almost 12 going on 16