Beautiful share. Korean spa sounds like perfect getaway in the chaos. And I love and resonate with appreciating the chaos while also knowing that you need the space. I am glad to hear that so much of your family could be together this year. My dad passed one year ago and I didn't want my sister to be without family this year so I did a surprise visit to her ... set up a scavenger hunt with her girlfriend at the end of which she found me and promptly burst into tears. We had a short but perfect visit.
2024: I want to keep getting grounded and building a sense of home and security by working hard to be boring but also watching Japanese gangster movies and being a good listener, not acting impulsively, taking vitamins, walking the reservoir, cooking new things for my kids to not eat, building a metaphysical well to house all my (uncomfortable) feelings whenever they arise, and also building a metaphysical scuba suit so i can rescue sunken treasures from the muck of existence and grieve superheroes i realized are just weird bottom dwelling fish but also meet my kids wherever they at to empower them even though sometimes I’m not feeling so hot, in which case, I’ll do my best and drink chamomile tea
I love your new website! It rings you through and through! I also love the pink hair era in the ‘about me’ page, which I never got to witness in-person.
This coming year is about grounding, stability, routine and balance as I deepen into the practices that provides those for me - yoga, writing, kirtan, ecstatic dance, sauna and art. It is also about growing more me and deeper in community with folx who resonate across these areas. I’m excited for nothing big to happen as a sign that I’m continuing to keep the fire of the little things going. Stay tuned :)
As always, this was so good Sara! I resonated with a lot especially this line "but all signs are pointing to me taking more decisive action towards things that I want." I sooo feel that.And while part of these signs are making me feel a little weezy, I'm choosing to see them as an invitation to truly live.
As for this year, I'm just trying to be more present and in alignment with myself and my talents. I've been leading a virtual grief group for two years and it's on my spirit to begin leading them irl. I'd also like to be more intentional about my writing and finding new ways to connect my various passions like my writing and my grief.
Thank you for this push and wishing you an easeful transition into this new year.
Thanks, Kamil! Yeah, I've found that each day of this new year I've had to have little chats with myself to be like, "it's OK, we're just practicing, just doing what we can to move things forward, it doesn't have to be perfect, it just has to be done, we'll do some stuff and see how it goes!" Gotta keep the stakes low, you know?
I'm totally with you on doing more things IRL. And that's wonderful that you lead a grief group! So valuable. Wishing you an easeful transition as well!
Loved receiving this, Sara. Is the Fire Inside workshop only for women? It seemed like something I’d be interested in, but checking on the website it looks like it’s geared towards women.
I did the 8 week program and yes, the most recent session just started today, so the next one will be in 8 weeks. You could do her Patreon though if you just want to start working out with her. Might see you on the zoom if you do. :)
Well, this was a perfectly timed read for the morning of New Year’s Day. Thank you. This year I’m working on finding physical practices that help me discharge stress and overwhelm and big feelings that are held in my body and defy my brain’s capacity to unpack and reframe without reverting to the type of off-ramping behaviors that give me a break but don’t actually help. I’m also committed to finishing the entire first draft of this book.
way too much great stuff in here to unpack in a comment but want to see you in feb in LA or 29. this was my favorite newsletter so far- or do i say that every time?
Loved this one, Sara. ❤️
Not super into resolutions, but I’d like to befriend some crows this year.
That is a great one and I am wishing you the utmost success!
I would also like to do that. I've been collecting some shiny things. Where do crows hang in LA?
Gotta be tons at Echo Park Lake, it's such a bird haven!! I've also seen many crews up at Elysian.
Oh, that part is easy for me. My neighborhood is full of them!
Beautiful share. Korean spa sounds like perfect getaway in the chaos. And I love and resonate with appreciating the chaos while also knowing that you need the space. I am glad to hear that so much of your family could be together this year. My dad passed one year ago and I didn't want my sister to be without family this year so I did a surprise visit to her ... set up a scavenger hunt with her girlfriend at the end of which she found me and promptly burst into tears. We had a short but perfect visit.
Aw that is beautiful! Precious time. What an amazing gift to your sister and yourself.
It was really special. Hugs for a new year!
Let’s (continue to) be healthy, wealthy, free, and hot in 2024!
Fuck yeah Lyle! Looking forward to doing more torturous jump squats together in 2024 🔥
2024: I want to keep getting grounded and building a sense of home and security by working hard to be boring but also watching Japanese gangster movies and being a good listener, not acting impulsively, taking vitamins, walking the reservoir, cooking new things for my kids to not eat, building a metaphysical well to house all my (uncomfortable) feelings whenever they arise, and also building a metaphysical scuba suit so i can rescue sunken treasures from the muck of existence and grieve superheroes i realized are just weird bottom dwelling fish but also meet my kids wherever they at to empower them even though sometimes I’m not feeling so hot, in which case, I’ll do my best and drink chamomile tea
HA!!! And damn, I want to get in on this action. Reservoir walks are on the docket when I’m in LA in Feb. 🫶🏼
I love your new website! It rings you through and through! I also love the pink hair era in the ‘about me’ page, which I never got to witness in-person.
This coming year is about grounding, stability, routine and balance as I deepen into the practices that provides those for me - yoga, writing, kirtan, ecstatic dance, sauna and art. It is also about growing more me and deeper in community with folx who resonate across these areas. I’m excited for nothing big to happen as a sign that I’m continuing to keep the fire of the little things going. Stay tuned :)
Love it. So wise. And I want to do kirtan in the new year as well!
Your talk of fitness really hit home for me. I'm going to look into that School of Thot.
Nice. She has offered a program especially for men in the past. Not sure what she’s up to lately in that regard but I def see men in the classes.
As always, this was so good Sara! I resonated with a lot especially this line "but all signs are pointing to me taking more decisive action towards things that I want." I sooo feel that.And while part of these signs are making me feel a little weezy, I'm choosing to see them as an invitation to truly live.
As for this year, I'm just trying to be more present and in alignment with myself and my talents. I've been leading a virtual grief group for two years and it's on my spirit to begin leading them irl. I'd also like to be more intentional about my writing and finding new ways to connect my various passions like my writing and my grief.
Thank you for this push and wishing you an easeful transition into this new year.
Thanks, Kamil! Yeah, I've found that each day of this new year I've had to have little chats with myself to be like, "it's OK, we're just practicing, just doing what we can to move things forward, it doesn't have to be perfect, it just has to be done, we'll do some stuff and see how it goes!" Gotta keep the stakes low, you know?
I'm totally with you on doing more things IRL. And that's wonderful that you lead a grief group! So valuable. Wishing you an easeful transition as well!
Loved receiving this, Sara. Is the Fire Inside workshop only for women? It seemed like something I’d be interested in, but checking on the website it looks like it’s geared towards women.
Hi, it is geared at women, yes. I do want to expand the program but decided to start with the people I knew best. :)
Thanks for letting me know! I’ll forward it to my wife then, and maybe in the future there’ll be one I can join as well.
Thank you! And yes, I’ll keep you posted!
Love the Five Remembrances, thanks for sharing!
Which School of Thot program did you do? Looks like there's a Patreon option and also an 8-week group class that's closed right now.
I did the 8 week program and yes, the most recent session just started today, so the next one will be in 8 weeks. You could do her Patreon though if you just want to start working out with her. Might see you on the zoom if you do. :)
Thanks!!
Well, this was a perfectly timed read for the morning of New Year’s Day. Thank you. This year I’m working on finding physical practices that help me discharge stress and overwhelm and big feelings that are held in my body and defy my brain’s capacity to unpack and reframe without reverting to the type of off-ramping behaviors that give me a break but don’t actually help. I’m also committed to finishing the entire first draft of this book.
Happy New Year!
Wishing you all the best on both, Asha. Worthy endeavors! I’m thinking of picking back up on work on my book as well.
way too much great stuff in here to unpack in a comment but want to see you in feb in LA or 29. this was my favorite newsletter so far- or do i say that every time?
❤️❤️ Happy New Year, Steph!
'My actions are my only belongings', I have not heard that before and it is very powerful.
I love to hear how working hard has made you sharp, clear and reading to head into something new. Well done Sara!
Thank you, Donna! Feels good.
Happy New Year, Sara!
Thank you, Hilary! Let’s burn brightly this year.