1. “I put in my headphones and walk, moving my body and hearing music really helps me find mental balance...it feels like a reset, honestly.” - Morgan S. Gertler

2. “I allow myself to be fully present with what is. I let thoughts and feelings flow. I celebrate moments of joy and gratitude along with moments of suffering and grief. I experiment and experience different practices with curiosity and courage.” - Dori Cocoros

3. “I meditate at least once a day for 15 minutes, but sometimes go 3-4 times (15-20 minutes). I usually break a session up into segments of 5 minutes and focus on something such as an affirmation or a request for help/guidance, as well as focusing on breathing.”
-Danielle Miksa

We can always use a break to focus on our breathing! Try it now:

1. Reflect on and honor those who lost their lives in the pandemic.

2. Sit still and practice four minutes of gratitude for all the good that you’ve still got. 

3. Listen to this ‘pulse-slowing playlist’, courtesy of the New York Times.

4. Learn how to meditate, just like Jamal and his kindergarten class did at Nelson Mandela Elementary!

5. Watch and move along with free yoga classes online.






Join us online on Thursday, June 4th, 12:30 - 1:30 EDT as we discuss what we can do to lend a hand in our community and around the world. Ami Dar, Idealist’s founder and executive director, will be joined in conversation with:

• Leslie Gordon, President and CEO of Food Bank for New York City

• Imani Scott-Blackwell of the Athens Mutual Aid Network

• Laura Plato, Chief Solutions Officer for VolunteerMatch

Find more details about the virtual event, and RSVP, here!