Reflections: Laird and Aubrey find connection and solace through music. What channels of connection do you have with those in your life? Do you connect through different means with different groups of people? How do you control or influence your emotions through music? Practice: Breath of Joy The Breath of Joy ignites energy, allowing prana to move freeely throughout the body. Take a minute to notice your surroundings. Then practice the breath of joy for 9-12 breaths and noti

Reflections: "Even though I had never subscribed to the traditional idea that all objects contain a spirit, I couldn't deny that a part of the woman we lost remained somewhere inside Hollywood." How do you hold on to memories? What objects hold memories for you? Practice: Downward Facing Dog Activity: Salt Dough Impressions Using 1 cup of flour, 1/2 cup of table salt, and 1/2 cup of water, create a simple salt dough by mixing the dry ingredients first, then slowly add water w

Reflections: "You only get one goodbye." Do you agree with Val on this statement? What rituals do you have around saying goodbye? How does the ritual differ with different people? At different times in your life? What versions of yourself have you said goodbye to? Did you mark those changes? Practice: Metta meditation Metta meditation is a practice of loving kindness. Loving kindness towards yourself, towards others, and towards all things. Take 5 minutes and beam these messa