01/23/2026
I’ve been reading this powerful poem by Palestinian poet, Naomi Shihab Nye, in my yoga classes this week.
May we continue to show up for one another in times of anger, exhaustion, fear, grief & heartbreak.
Serving as a yoga, reiki & sound healing guide during this time has been challenging.
I’m exhausted with the deep grief that comes with thousands of your people being brutally killed by their own government & not being able to receive any communication from family for 2 weeks on whether or not they are alive.
I’m angry at the horrifying ways U.S. state-sanctioned violence continues to terrorize our communities and cause so much generational trauma.
I’m mentally & emotionally exhausted. But I love my community. I love the work I get to do. And I will continue to show up even when I’m not feeling my best.
I’ve been committed to my movement practices that have kept me feeling physically strong enough to continue holding space. I’ve cut back on things to create space to process /mourn & for that I am grateful 🙏🏽
Free Iran. F**k ICE. We are stronger together!
*The background photo was taken of a painting at the National Museum of Mexican Art in Chicago. I’ve been trying to find the artist’s name so if anyone knows it, let me know.