the first of the Buddha’s Four Noble Truths tells us that life includes suffering. so if you’re struggling: you’re human / you’re not alone. the second truth divulges where suffering comes from [i.e. desiring & wanting]; the third says that there are ways of avoiding suffering [i.e. seizing desiring & wanting]; the fourth reminds us that in order to continue to alleviate suffering we must continue on the path to liberation [the Buddha’s Eightfold Path]. although my personal roundup of rejuvenating recommendations are certainly not the Buddha’s Eightfold Path, they have had the power of relieving my own suffering amidst current global uncertainties, & cultivating joy to boot — find them in “solace in suffering” on sashayogawellness.com/blog. we are truly, always, still in this together – we don’t have to prove or push ourselves to be a savior (of course there is a time & place for this if necessary), & we must not opt out of healing in defeat of the daunting task of staying afloat right now. in my own solace i will be taking a week off social media to rest my eyeballs & brain; to rejuvenate my immune system & heart. check out my girl @jasmin.jenkins & @healercollective on sunday 30 august for national grief awareness day sharing how #griefisuniversal / we are not alone in our grieving. what are you doing / do you do to find softness during sticky & uncertain times? 📷: @chamarens / @wanderlustfest x @wanderlustdach / germany 2019. spread the health ✌🏻✌🏼✌🏽✌🏾✌🏿 (at Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany) https://www.instagram.com/p/CEcHq_mDpzr/?igshid=rkwn1qp2w3r8

If only women would pray for each other like this instead of tearing each other down. It's not a competition. What God has for you is YOURS! You are more powerful than you could ever truly know. I pray God's protection around you! May you tap into your purpose and the true woman of God you are. PrAy for your sister don't PrEy on your sister. #knowthedifference #P2P2019 💙 #felitaslove #paintopurpose #grief #griefisuniversal #griefisreal #griefempowerment #lifeafterdeath #grievingdaughter #grievingson #grievingchild #childloss #miscarriage #grievingmother #grievingfather #widow #widower #coloncancerawareness #coloncancersucks https://www.instagram.com/p/B0TcIa4lV08/?igshid=1tivd5dt4lx4x

We should never assume someone else’s current situation or state of mind. A seemingly happy person might actually be going through a really difficult time that we know nothing about. Think about how you felt or would feel if you were the one going through a rough patch and kindness or empathy was not bestowed upon you. Be kind. Dont assume. Dont judge. 💙 #felitaslove #paintopurpose #grief #griefisuniversal #griefisreal #griefempowerment #lifeafterdeath #grievingdaughter #grievingson #grievingchild #childloss #miscarriage #grievingmother #grievingfather #widow #widower #coloncancerawareness #coloncancersucks https://www.instagram.com/p/BzGJqwvldLS/?igshid=4pwzlw4kxc5e

Today is the first day of the rest of your life...a new day to start over and LIVE! 💙 #felitaslove #paintopurpose #grief #griefisuniversal #griefisreal #griefempowerment #lifeafterdeath #grievingdaughter #grievingson #grievingchild #childloss #miscarriage #grievingmother #grievingfather #widow #widower #coloncancerawareness #coloncancersucks https://www.instagram.com/p/B2B58E9lKXl/?igshid=1908vdm58upvt

Her dreams became my purpose. Now I live a purpose driven life. 💙 #felitaslove #paintopurpose #grief #griefisuniversal #griefisreal #griefempowerment #lifeafterdeath #grievingdaughter #grievingson #grievingchild #childloss #miscarriage #grievingmother #grievingfather #widow #widower #coloncancerawareness #coloncancersucks https://www.instagram.com/p/BysX7zpFPT7/?igshid=1agf8eotypsk0

Positive vibes only. 💙 #felitaslove #paintopurpose #grief #griefisuniversal #griefisreal #griefempowerment #lifeafterdeath #grievingdaughter #grievingson #grievingchild #childloss #miscarriage #grievingmother #grievingfather #widow #widower #coloncancerawareness #coloncancersucks https://www.instagram.com/p/Bzad8u4lagq/?igshid=fdgmyf9vmc30

The enemy wants to dim your light, but with God on your side you will always shine! 💙 #felitaslove #paintopurpose #grief #griefisuniversal #griefisreal #griefempowerment #lifeafterdeath #grievingdaughter #grievingson #grievingchild #childloss #miscarriage #grievingmother #grievingfather #widow #widower #coloncancerawareness #coloncancersucks https://www.instagram.com/p/BzRVvCAlNms/?igshid=l0iqk4f59zaq

I felt that! Life experiences are the best teachers! Hello New Chapter! 💙 #felitaslove #paintopurpose #grief #griefisuniversal #griefisreal #griefempowerment #lifeafterdeath #grievingdaughter #grievingson #grievingchild #childloss #miscarriage #grievingmother #grievingfather #widow #widower #coloncancerawareness #coloncancersucks https://www.instagram.com/p/By-OZU1lMFa/?igshid=14q6tum6bwlw5

Yes you are! 💙 Reposted from @still_grieving. . . . #felitaslove #paintopurpose #grief #griefisuniversal #griefisreal #griefempowerment #lifeafterdeath #grievingdaughter #grievingson #grievingchild #childloss #miscarriage #grievingmother #grievingfather #widow #widower #coloncancerawareness #coloncancersucks https://www.instagram.com/p/ByWYv8DFCzH/?igshid=yoj3w3pt9msr

Food for thought. #felitaslove #paintopurpose #grief #griefisuniversal #griefisreal #griefempowerment #lifeafterdeath #grievingdaughter #grievingson #grievingchild #childloss #miscarriage #grievingmother #grievingfather #widow #widower #coloncancerawareness #coloncancersucks https://www.instagram.com/p/ByTm9gHlmOY/?igshid=cpkcydidv658