In a powerful expression of solidarity and Sisterhood, a beautiful circle of international women met in a virtual Red Tent today, via Zoom. I couldn’t help but feel part of a “Brady Bunch” (https://youtu.be/AzODEdkypdg). Admittedly, this is not the preferred MO of this circle of women healers, artists, activists, seekers, huggers and deeply compassionate and sensual beings. Still, I believe that tending to our splintered modern communities - practicing solidarity, heartfelt connection, and a deep appreciation for our shared humanity – now more than ever, will help us gracefully traverse our current state of affairs.

There is no doubt we will have to be intentional, proactive, and creative about the ways that we choose to hold our community close. While the invitation to stay home and “do” less can be a delightful gift, feelings of isolation can become toxic, overwhelming, and deeply painful for many, many people. We will continue to share funny and absurd memes, express outrage about politics and horror over statistics. Meanwhile, grief, loss, depression, anxiety, sleeplessness, fear, uncertainty and (for some) hunger, will simmer beneath the surface, behind closed doors and beyond the public media feeds. Let’s, please, all set the intention to reach out – to someone, somehow. May we all continue to deploy our treasure chest of skills and healing practices to stay connected with our innate wisdom, our ever-present and ever-wise Earth Mother, as well as our global human family as we navigate the days and weeks ahead.