Meena's Newsletter March 2023

The most powerful way to make a decision

The truth is most of us are disconnected from the wisest part of who we are–our bodies. As we embark on the journey to reclaim the integration of our body, mind, and spirit I share a revolutionary practice that has transformed my leadership--the practice of the FULL BODY YES.

What is the FULL BODY YES?

It’s a way of connecting to your body as a guide when making decisions. We’ve all heard about making a “gut decision” before or listening to our “gut instinct.” So whether it’s what you eat for dinner or who you hire, our bodies can be an invaluable guide.

Here's how (downloadable):

Earlier this week I was blessed to offer a keynote in Atlanta and I'll be keynoting the Santa Cruz County Counselor Symposium this week. At the end of the month, l'm traveling to Austin to present at the SEL in Action Convening with my amazing colleague Mychal Mills on Nurturing the Inner Lives of Educators.

Sharing some more FREE resources below.

STEPPING INTO SPRING WITH HEART AND MEANING

Spring has always been my favorite season! It’s no surprise that my son, Kailash, was born on the Spring Equinox. Spring may serve as a time to awaken more deeply to the sounds of nature. It is in this spirit that I'm sharing:

This inspiring excerpt from Parker Palmer’s Let Your Life Speak on “Seasons as Life Metaphors:”
A downloadable Mindfulness of Sounds Guided Meditation.
A song that I love for the season: Sweet Honey in the Rock’s Breaths.

INSPIRATIONAL READING
I was deeply inspired by Steven C. Rockefeller’s important book, Spiritual Democracy and Our Schools: Renewing the American Spirit with Education for the Whole Child.

This short but invaluable read does an exceptional job communicating the interconnection between spirituality, democracy and education.

If purchasing the book is cost prohibitive you can request a free digital copy by emailing my dear friends and colleagues at Teachers College - Awakened Schools Institute.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Nourishing Videos

My Shift Network Interview from the Spirit of SEL Summit on Reviving the Heartbeat of Education. Note: This interview is part of the Spirit of SEL Symposium a free online event. For more info, please visit https://spiritofselsummit.com. This recording is a copyright of The Shift Network. All rights reserved.

Enjoy the Mindful Parenting session I led for Millennium. Or pass it on to any parents you know on the mindfulness path.