In my latest book, Make Every Move a Meditation: Mindful Movement for Mental Health, Well-Being, and Insight, I talk about "freak out." Meditation teacher Shinzen Young uses this term to refer to what happens when our meditation skill isn't strong enough to help us deal with a difficult situation. Even long-time meditators sometimes face circumstances that overwhelm their meditative abilities. Even long-time meditators like me.

My cardiologist expects me to fully recover. But right now, no World Mental Health Day 5k. No Columbus (half) Marathon. And no Turkey Trot. Disappointment, fear, confusion, anger, sadness, ALL THE FEELS arise in me moment by moment! I'm so grateful I have the meditation skills I do have, even if they weren't enough to protect my heart from temporary damage.

While my heath has caused me to limit my activities, I am still speaking at Prologue Books here in Columbus at 7pm on Thursday, October 20th.

I was also able to participate in a fabulous conversation with Mango author Sherry Belul hosted by New Renaissance Books. SEE THAT CONVERSATION HERE. 

And if you're anywhere near Wooster, Ohio (or want to travel) I'm participating in the Buckeye Book Fair on Saturday, November 5th. 

Until next time, I wish you all well. Please take care and I will do the same!

~ Nita

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