Digesting the election & rooting into resilience

How do we move forward now?

How are you, really?

Last week was a heck of a week here in the US and many of us are still reeling in it. It's personal. It's collective.

It is surfacing all the feelings that are now ours to digest, transmute and translate into skillful action. Our country is divided. There is much to calibrate.

And as I said when we began MURMURATIONS (the healing and transformational community we made through the pandemic), it begins with how we are being- within and between us.

So whatever you're feeling, I hope you make some time to sit into the silence at your core (even 2 minutes count).

And then meet the world you touch.

This is where the rubber hits the road. It will take every ounce of cultivation to stay centered. To transcend division. To contain unnecessary chaos and distraction- whether it's our own fears, projections or others.'

Then we can meet each other skillfully, so we can focus on what really matters- building the world we want to live in, starting with the world we touch.

It's time to root into resilience.

Story-

8 years ago when I woke up to the election results, I was shocked and shaken. I knew I had been called here for a mission, but I hadn't expected it to surface so soon... I was terrified.

My teacher held my hand as I cried: "You're going to be a healer. You're going to learn, you're going to teach what you came here to."

And I shuddered. I had already reconciled with my life's mission, but I hadn't imagined I'd have to accept my place in it publicly! LOL. Like, talk to people about it, share who I am... that was scary.

But I said yes.

The first public Come to Center workshop, Keep Calm and March On prepared for the Women's March. In it we examined the roots of our political views, and considered how we might be part of the healing movement in the collective. A few 'Fuck Trump' signs were re-considered as they exited the hall. Something began that has been growing.

8 years later, last Wednesday I woke up feeling differently- I had a regulated nervous system, I felt rooted and clear. I see and feel the greater movement we are in. Now, not only do I know my place in this new world, I know that I need you with me in it. I know that we need each other.

We're playing a long game my friend. And like any healing movement, like any awakening journey, we need to integrate polarities. We are titrating to digest what keeps us stuck, scared and separate.

I know we are in a collective transition and the ways of Durga are being called for- soft and fierce. You see, she kills with compassion, with kindness. Her power is so radiant the Lion offers himself up to her to be of service. “Please, may I carry you?” This is the path I am walking, and inviting you into…becoming warriors of Love.

This work is my activism.

Creating meaningful communities rooted in self awareness and mutuality is my ammo

Empowering others to root into resilience is my contribution.

Dear one, the antidote for fear and disconnection is presence and connection. And I'm here to serve both.

So, I'm imagining a new way to gather in community- sharing, learning and practicing rooting into resilience.

We'll learn precise habits of attention that create safety within ourselves, and then co-regulate with others around us. Practicing together the skills needed to thrive in days to come.

ENERGETIC BASICS
6 weeks, 6x90 min calls,
Space to pause, rest, re-set.
Dec 2 - Jan 6
Small group for personal attention.

Designed so you can go into the holidays supported, resourced and enjoy the gift of family more thoroughly. Regardless of which side they voted for.

The way forward is through aligned, skillful action rooted in presence. Come build your base with us.

with an abundance of faith and trust,
Ishita