08/02/2024
Thank you beloved community, thank you so deeply. I overflow with love and gratitude for you. My heart is full with you. It is Lammas today, the mid-point between summer solstice and autumn equinox. Traditionally this day celebrates the early harvest and we break bread together. It is a practice on this day to celebrate the fruits of our labor and look at how we have grown, healed, all that we have learned and cultivated since the growing season began this year.
This year has been hard.
How would i have made it these past 6 months without community and practices? I am not so sure. But, likely i would not have been as well fed or impressed by the immensity of life and how it can be that devastation and blessings come in the same package.
Yes, Devastation and Blessings have come in the same package.
As i heal from the devastation and practice opening to the fullness of life and sitting face to face with death, loss, grief, regret and intense longing… What remains and holds me in its immensity is love. Love for the incredible beauty of the universe's creations, overflowing gratitude for community. Community as my lifeboat. You, your words, your heart, your presence, prayers, love and offerings making all the difference in the world. I am held in a web of blessings, in a buoyant boat of life dancing to the rhythm of the wild waves of the most epic storm…
From the very beginning of this extraordinary ride, when Jess & i decided it was finally time to move in together, you were there. You were present with your generosity and love, with food, boxes, furniture, strong arms, help in finding things we needed, doing things that were hard to do, we landed in our home with love and nourishment because of you… thank you Ola’i, Maria Christina, Katherine, Tonks, turtle, Acacia, Eve & Tony, Erika, Jenny Rose, Miki, David, Pat, Mike S., Christine, Afi, Ruby, Erin… and all those who wanted to help and sent loving messages and spent time in communication with me and our beloved jess.
You came from so far away to help for your love of Jess! Wow. So much wow. You were there at the hospital during the impossible hours and sang our love over the rainbow bridge… thank you to our Mystic Family, Joseph, Kim, Kristen, Madeleina, Cara, Michaela, and many of those above, and many who wanted to be there but couldn't cuz wow it all happened so fast…
Thank you to those that caught me when the dream collapsed. For coming to feed me when i couldn't feed myself, for making sure that i ate. Kristen, my angel from the north. Lynx, for your comfort. So many of those above… Miles, Peter, Nynke,
Thank you to all those who covered my classes and got them covered for me, and for welcoming me back with so much empathy and compassion even as i felt so broken (open) and grace, your grace.. Thank you Sonya, Nasiem, Antonia, Jillian, MC, Arise Family, Green Yogi fam, all the GYTT Students (& graduates!) for your grace & generosity. Wow.
All of the practice community, students who learned what was happening, and continue to support with loving, empathic presence thank you. Carlie C! Jane! Cristina Star! Thank you. Yogic community is such a blessing to have.
For all of the love and dedication of time and effort and resources that so many of you gave to help create Jess’ celebration of life, many mentioned above, plus Liam, Darren, EEnor, Lauren Arrow & band, Marco, Brian, Mimosa, pebble, Charley, Cafe Colucci, Jakkz, Gage, Kalikia, all the darlings who showed up with such colorful rainbow giraffe love light, and to the family, oh the family, my heart overflows with love for you all, … thank you to so many above and to all who attended and all who wished they could.. Thank you.
My incredible new neighbors who showed up with flowers, food, and wow neighborliness, those who blessed me with services and events/ containers for healing, Satya, Anuja, Coby, Z, Hareesh, Shakthi, John D., David, Holly, Lance, Morgan, Michael & Scott Blossom & friends, Mel A., Misha, Xochitl, Sunkat & Stephen, Akasha, Vox Body, Paulie, Soul Play, Tracey G,, all attendees of my sessions and q***r circle there,
& OMG our amazing landlord dear heart, Noble (&kat!)
Thank you beloveds who have come to spend time with me and fill this house with love as was our plan and Jess’ request that i continue to do so, Malika, Jess B., many of you listed above, Shea, Dezi, Tony, Rob P., Ryoga, Kelly L., iliana, Christina S, Blue, . This house is made for creativity, healing, gathering in celebration of life, love, and community. Come over! Play games and music, sing, write, read, paint, craft, stretch, dance, watch, lounge, sit by the fire, make food & eat!
All those who have posted and texted and called and messaged. Your care matters. Even when you didn't know what to say your presence has been a crucial thread in this web of loving support.. Thank you
I am sure that i have forgotten to list some names and i will wake up tonight and remember.. I knew it might be a silly feat to try and remember but in reflection and integrity i sit in awe, in humility, in praise….
You are so much love and I am grateful for you.
Thank you.
I hope that you recognize your own love, care, and generosity of spirit as part of what makes the world a better place. Celebrate the harvest of your love and care today. Know that you matter. What you say and do makes a difference.. Thank you, long life, honey in the heart.. Thank you………….
