I’ve been feeling a bit unsettled and unanchored lately. In so many ways, my clients, friends, and people in my community remind me that I’m not alone. Times are tough, with ongoing geopolitical conflicts, divisive domestic politics, economic uncertainty, and a polarized public discourse that affect us all. Even people who are usually steady and kind don’t always show up that way right now.
I’d like to share a few practices that have resonated with my clients and with me personally. These practices help us face the world — and ourselves — with honesty, while also doing “the work” to remain grounded, calm, compassionate, and effective as leaders in every part of our lives.
Click here for a guided meditation called On Being with Suffering by Norman Fischer (20 minutes). This meditation reminds us that difficult emotions are a normal part of life, present even in good times, and especially during tough times.
Click here for a guided meditation on Forgiveness by Norman Fischer (17 minutes). This meditation acknowledges how challenging the world, ourselves, and others can be. Forgiveness is not quick or easy — it is a gradual process that requires patience, effort, and consistency.
Click here for a guided meditation on Loving Kindness with Elisha Goldstein (7 minutes). This meditation trains the mind to shift toward positivity and the body to feel more grounded. By planting seeds of compassion and kindness, we can show up with greater balance and confidence.
These are the practices that clients and I have been leaning on lately, and they’ve helped me stay present and grounded when life feels uncertain. I hope you’ll try one or two for a few weeks and notice what opens for you.