Dear Reader, How are you? I hope this finds you well. I know many of us are living through very difficult things; whether it's storms or illnesses, economic insecurity, political anxiety or violence, I hold you in my thoughts. We are all individuals, and yet, we are also in this together. I got back from leading a beautiful retreat at Omega last week where I was almost completely unplugged. Spending time in community reminded me of how precious each of us is and how connected we all are. Today, I want to share with you a passage (below) about interconnection. The passage is one of my favorite teachings by Buddhist monk and peace activist Thich Nhat Hanh.
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