I’m coming to you from India where hubs and I are for the first two weeks of November visiting family. What’s working for me: being gentle with myself as I navigate nuanced family dynamics; listening (and giving myself permission not to listen with compassion or understanding or empathy; that just the act of listening can be a good start); honoring and praising and working with my 61-year-old body as it copes with jet lag; allowing my energy (instead of my mouth) to do the talking. Also the yummiest of local Indian food; the warmth and care of folks here; the simple and heart-nourishing daily interactions with regular folk; playing with the cutest beagle Bella.
I’m coming to you from India where hubs and I are for the first two weeks of November visiting family. What’s working for me: being gentle with myself as I navigate nuanced family dynamics; listening (and giving myself permission not to listen with compassion or understanding or empathy; that just the act of listening can be a good start); honoring and praising and working with my 61-year-old body as it copes with jet lag; allowing my energy (instead of my mouth) to do the talking. Also the yummiest of local Indian food; the warmth and care of folks here; the simple and heart-nourishing daily interactions with regular folk; playing with the cutest beagle Bella.