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The Human Condition
Hey y’all, It’s been a minute since we’ve shared a newsletter, so I wanted to pop in with a little reminder: we’re still here, and we...
Sep 32 min read
“Feelings are for the living. Let them wash over you, and then let them carry you forward.”— Alex Elle
It’s hard to put into words how incredible it felt to witness the outpouring of support at Napa’s “NO KINGS” protest. To see so many...
Jun 182 min read
The Power of the Pause: Choosing Calm Before Reaction
In a world that thrives on urgency, the idea of pausing can feel counterintuitive. We’ve been conditioned to respond immediately — to the...
May 282 min read
the hive #11
the hive #11 community | support | activism Next planned resistance rally is on Saturday, JUNE  14th at the Oxbow Commons. (that’s the...
May 277 min read
Let Connection Be Your Lifeline
Funny thing about teaching others how to manage stress: sometimes you forget how to manage your own. I had a whole post ready for you —...
May 202 min read
Politics, Peace, and Personal Boundaries: How to Stay Sane in Divisive Times
It feels like everything is political these days—our health, our schools, even our relationships. With a 24/7 news cycle and constant...
May 133 min read
Try something new!
Introducing a small, low-impact change can gently redirect your mind and give your nervous system a break when stress makes everything...
May 62 min read
How to Talk Politics Like a Leader
1. Lead with Empathy Start conversations by listening, not lecturing. Ask: “How are you feeling about everything lately?” instead of “Can...
Apr 302 min read
the hive email #6!
community  support  activism Go to www.thehivenapa.com  and click on the tabs at the top  to review every email you may have missed,...
Apr 194 min read
When It All Feels Like Too Much: How to Combat the Feeling of Overwhelm
When personal stress, political tension, and nonstop information pile up, it’s easy to feel lost in the chaos. Here's how to ground...
Apr 73 min read
Breath-work for Anxiety Relief
When anxiety feels overwhelming, a simple breathing technique called Nadi Shodhana (Alternate Nostril Breathing) can help calm the mind...
Apr 12 min read
#4
the 4th email  from the hive! community  support  activism Go to www.thehivenapa.com  and click on the tabs at the top  to review every...
Apr 12 min read
You are NOT Alone
Taken from Jessica Craven "Chop Wood, Carry Water" 3/26/25 Mini edition: "My friends at the Visibility Brigade have created an addition...
Mar 262 min read
Balancing Effort and Detachment:
The Principles of Abhyasa and Vairagya in Everyday Life The principles of consistent effort and detachment provide a powerful framework...
Mar 242 min read
the hive #3
three cheers for the hive! we are now over 100 strong! community  support  activism Our first meet-up will be TOMORROW! Tuesday, March...
Mar 245 min read
Repost from the NY Times
A version of this article appears in print on  March 23, 2025 , Section SR, Page 6 of the New York edition with the headline: There Is a...
Mar 249 min read
the hive #2
View this email in your browser welcome back to the hive! community  support  activism Our first meet-up will be Tuesday, March 25th at...
Mar 224 min read
First official hive newsletter:
View this email in your browser welcome to the hive! community  support  activism It’s our very first email and we are so happy and...
Mar 225 min read
It's called Gratitude (and that's right)!
I woke up this morning with a song stuck in my head—the Beastie Boys’ ‘Gratitude.’ The lyrics made me reflect on how essential it is to...
Mar 172 min read
QUIETING MONKEY BRAIN
So often my mind runs on super speed.  Whether it's my "to do" list, my "wish I could do" list, or the even louder "what I should have...
Feb 263 min read
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