Watch to nurture…….
The Benefits of Not Being A Jerk To Yourself by Dan Harris Although I think there is something to be said about the western “non-spiritual” meditation appropriation, I believe this TED talk is worth your time. Dan shares his personal journey to remind us of the power of loving-kindness.
Yerushalayim - Miami Boys Choir Thank you, Tiktok for bringing this JOY into my life. This video is the full version, with gorgeous choreo included. I just want a satin button-down so badly after watching this for the 8,0000th time. I’m so glad this masterpiece is finally getting the credit it deserves. Watch, rinse, repeat.
Work is Not Your Family by Gloria Chan Packer I love when a speech verbalizes my thoughts and feelings in a way where I am able to have language for something that has been percolating within, finally. This TED talk did just that. I grew up believing that a “good job” was the end all be all. Well, it turns out, there is more to life than that.
Follow to grow…..
@goodwitchkitchen food, menstruation, the mystical- all of the good stuff in one place. Kristen will walk you through both biology and spirituality in one reel. I can always learn something new from her take on nutrition as a spiritual practice.
@drheatherirobundamd Dr. Heather Irobunda is an OB/GYN and reproductive health expert. Since the abortion bans in the US, she has traveled all over the country talking to people about abortion access from a medical perspective.
@jonathanldent Acting professor, astrologer, and numerologist. His cosmic guidance is always rooted in his identity as an artist.
Read to root…….
When the Body Says No by Dr. Gabor Mate We may think we understand how stress operates in the body, but Dr. Mate really goes in-depth into all of the biological systems that stress chips away at. It's a dense read, but one that makes you question the world that we are living in on multiple levels.
I Changed Everything, Now What? by Stacia Brown What happens when you change everything about your life during the pandemic, but no one else does? What happens when you see this event as an opportunity to start a new life while the rest of the world insists on returning to “normal”? Stacia Brown shares her journey here.
21 Reader Views on the Masculinity Crisis by Conor Friedersdorf Clearly, our societal conceptions of healthy masculinity are in crisis and have been for some time. This article shares 21 different perspectives on the root of the issue and possible suggestions. Food for thought.
Consequences Are Good, Actually by Jessica Valenti As a teacher, let me tell you- consequences for children don’t really exist anymore. Perhaps it is a private school thing- but, essentially, we have created an environment where kids can do whatever they want. Valenti argues that this has aided the rise of misogyny and male entitlement in recent years.
Listen to expand……
Love: From Falling to Choosing The Brown sisters do it again! This is their conversation on romantic love and how we need a cultural rebranding for our ideas of “falling” in love.
Holy F*Ck Podcast- Healing our relationship to Masculinity One of my spiritual mentors, Alexandra Roxo, had a really interesting conversation about masculinity the other day that is worth sharing. They discuss polarity and how masculine and feminine energies have been out of wack for hundreds of years.
Support if you can….
The Center for Human Rights in Iran If you can send some support to the incredibly brave women and allies in Iran. This is one way to do just that.
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