It's been a difficult time for many people this past month. From the catapulting of sexual assault to the national news headlines with the Kavanaugh confirmation hearings to the recent (seemingly ongoing) shootings in grocery stores, synagogues and beyond, there is a palpable response both collectively and for many people individually, in their own bodies.

There is a saying that “pain is inevitable, suffering is optional”. I think of that saying frequently – sometimes it feels easier to believe and embrace than other times. Ultimately though, I do believe it to be true.

I’ve never known a grief like this. My father died suddenly in early January. The grief, pain, and sadness are unlike anything I’ve experienced before. The mere shock of the event was enough to send my system into a different state.

It can be exceedingly difficult to actually FEEL uncomfortable. But why is that? It’s just another way of feeling.

In March was fortunate to be able to attend a yoga and cultural immersion in Bali in March with a fantastic group of yogis. There were many highlights, but the one I want to share is my visit with a traditional healer one afternoon (think Eat, Pray, Love type of experience).