Last month, in this space, I shared Marcy's and my prayers for those who had fallen ill, had died, or lost family and friends to the Covid-19 virus - and our concern that the isolation, lack of resources, and other effects of the virus had combined to create a great deal of stress and dis-connection from the basic goodness of our essential nature.

The same is no less true today, and we continue to send our prayers and express our concern for all of you.

What has changed from last month is the public killing of George Floyd. The taking of his life in Minneapolis has opened the wound of racism once again, in communities across the United States and, like the virus pandemic, across the world.

Our Guided Healing Circle Meditation is not intended to by-pass illnesses of the body, the emotions, the mind, or spirit - or the pain and suffering of each other, our families, communities, our society.

The 3 Doors practice we share on First Thursdays is a support to open our hearts and embrace all the reactive emotions triggered by the winds of aversion, attachment, and ignorance that cause dissatisfaction. Our inherent spaciousness and awareness acknowledges and allows them to breathe, to express, and to heal by hosting them in the warmth of compassion.

We always need healing; it's especially true this month, this week, this Thursday!

This month we remain virtual! We invite everyone to find healing, community and connection by attending our Contemplative Arts' First Thursday of the Month VIRTUAL Guided Healing Circle this Thursday, June 4th, 2020 at 11 AM Eastern.