This is a column that was published in the CT Post back in 2009.  It was written by a journalist friend of mine who covered the Capitol Building, someone I had extensive chats with about issues of justice, especially for juveniles.  He came up with the idea of having a legislative office of Holistic Thinking.  Ironic in a way to envision us siloing holistic thought, but an outstanding idea at the same time…  Take a moment to read.  This concept could be relevant no matter what the policy issue at hand.

Check out this little riff on the role of laughter in mindfulness & a quick tip on how to connect with your sense of humor in times of stress…  

This past week or so has been intense.  Still feeling the aftermath of the Ferguson decision and reeling from the revelation of the Eric Garner grand jury verdict.  Still experiencing woe and frustration and even exhilaration as a student who is politically active on the issues of race and justice and democracy.  Struggling with what it means to organize effectively, struggling to maintain my own sense of peace and clarity as I engage in this work, so that what I am offering are tools for peace and not for conflict.  And yet, how to stay sufficiently on guard?  How to stay sufficiently critical and unrelenting in the quest for equality, and for a system that helps put people and communities back together, rather than tear them apart.