When the mind can’t breathe, even a moment of stillness can feel hard to find.
But perhaps this path doesn't need us to be perfect.
Just willing.
And it can begin much more simply, right where we are.
To soften the constant noises, so that dharma can be heard.
To loosen the tightness of holding on, to our wanting
To make space and give, with less tension.
And to look beyond our own struggles, and connect with a broader sense of care.
Being a giver is the highest dharma that we can offer,