Utopia42

“There are three things all wise men fear: the sea in storm, a night with no moon, and the anger of a gentle man.” -Patrick Rothfuss -   The Wise Man's Fear The anger of a gentle man - Ron Russell Today I learned that the Maricopa County Democratic headquarters was firebombed . Donations - https://maricopadems.org/recoveryfund/ Today I find myself not in a place of ease, or calm abiding, but in a place of righteous anger.  Anger that someone would sabotage our very democratic process that thousands of people fight and die for.  Anger that someone would do willful violence to any of the voting or election process. I'm a very peaceful human being. I am a meditation coach and have had a daily practice for the last 5 years. I value kindness above other traits.  If I were to have a religion it would be kindness.  I'm a Humanist chaplain and program director at the Humanist Society of greater Phoenix.   I have stood on the house and the Senate floors and delivere...

Mindfulness. A Focus on mental health + Better nutrition, yoga/exercise/stretching, Interior design (having an orderly exterior helps my interior), volunteering, community engagement, working towards the future I want to see, learning something every day, .non violent communication, work and kids.

I love spending quality time with my daughter. We watched Inside out, and paused it to discuss our core memories, which emotions were running things, logic, dejavu and lots of snuggles. Man, I love this young human. Gratitude.