09/11/2025
The root and foundation of all yoga are Ahimsa and Satya โ non-violence and truthfulness. Ahimsa is living without harm through thoughts, words, and actions. Satya is speaking our truth with kindness and integrity. And both begin with our thoughts, which come from the heart. There are a lot of broken hearts out there.
I am deeply saddened by the news of Charlie Kirkโs assassination. I am not a political person. But I saw him as a man of God, a man who deeply loved his family, his country, and humanity. He spoke his truth with kindness and reflection. He listened with an open heart and was willing to see other peopleโs views. That right there is Ahimsa and Satya โ the foundation of yoga, and the foundation of living by lifeโs ethical practices and principles. I admire this in a person and aspire to be more like Charlie.
When I learned of his passing, like so many others, I went to social media. I was overwhelmed by the outpouring of support for him and his family. And then there was this profound moment โ my page froze, stuck in stillness. For about five minutes it felt as if the world itself had paused, and in that pause, there was unity. It was the first time since 9/11 that I had felt such a sense of collective togetherness. How fitting that this happened on the eve of 9/11โs 24th anniversary.
Last night Charlie came to me in a dream. This felt like a gift from God, and I am still processing it. When I woke this morning, I settled in with my coffee and once again found my social media filled with positive, supportive messages. Then I stepped onto my mat for my yoga practice, and this is where Ahimsa and Satya came to me again. As I folded forward, I could literally feel the Earth shaking from the collective distraught in our country. Later, when I went outside with Rafiki, the noise felt louder, angrier.
I believe this is a moment in time when we must look deep within and notice where our heart is, where our thoughts, words, and actions are rooted. We cannot change the world until we change ourselves. Judging and blaming others is only a mirror of our own inner state. I know that is a tough pill to swallow, but if we do not correct ourselves first, we have no right to judge, blame, or hurt others. This is a basic human truth.
Today, my heart hurts โ for Charlieโs family and friends, for all the families who lost loved ones on 9/11, for everyone affected by these events, and for our country that is in such deep pain.
Please know that I am here to support you with love and healing energy.
With healing love and energy,
Jennifer
