On a year of the pandemic.

I spent a little bit of time reflecting on all that has transpired this past year…

I traded stories with fellow yoga teachers as to how we spent our last few days before moving into shutdown. It’s so fascinating the little details that we all remembered. All those details reflective our own personal experiences and perspectives. There was a sense of fondness, of camaraderie, but also some sadness.

Sometimes I cannot believe that it has only been a year. Other moments, this past year has felt like an eternity. So much has changed, but so much has stayed the same all at once. It’s been a year filled with heartache, fear, uncertainty and grief with a combination of joy, resilience, love and hope. A tension of the opposites. So many things being true all at once.

While we all faced our own individual challenges, it was this massive collective trauma. This rupture that created an opportunity … a threshold of initiation. A place to grow and transcend. Known as the hero’s journey, or the story of the wounded warrior. We are all warriors as you continue to navigate this human experience and what’s ahead.

Keep on fighting the good fight.

In love, light + with gratitude,

Nicole