
23/08/2025
A few weeks ago, I had the rare and humbling experience of holding space for 50 men inside Oregon State Penitentiary — as a guest of the incredible (Getting Out by Going In).
We gathered in their memorial garden — a quiet sanctuary inside the prison — to explore the often unspoken emotion of rage, and the deeper layers it protects: pain, fear, grief, memory.
For many of the men, it was the first time they had meditated with eyes closed, together, in a group. Using belly breathing, stillness, and sound, we created space to feel. To listen. To release. Flow in this setting wasn’t easeful — it was earned. Through courage. Vulnerability. Presence.
This work isn’t about “fixing” anyone. It’s about offering tools, restoring dignity, and creating conditions for healing — even in systems not built for it.
I’m deeply grateful to the men who showed up fully. To the GOGI team. And to the quiet reminder that healing can happen anywhere.
🖤