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I try to engage with my community in organizing with neighbors and in small ways too. Today when ordering food I listened to a woman who needed to vent about her job, she sounded like she just needed someone to hear her story

I showed appreciation to those who pick up trash bins in our neighborhood

I enjoyed Vietnamese restaurant near where I’m staying, and I tipped little more generously. She looked happy, and seeing her being happy made me happy too.

I am finding solace, growth, challenges, and connection with Jungto/Pomnyum/Buddhism 1 and dharma talks, but I don’t feel the same way about engaging with programs or ideas of social justice. I am very concerned about community and social justice, but just not inspired(?) in this particular way at this time.

We showed appreciation towards our drivers during the trip and appreciated their patience during the jam.

I attended the funeral of a distant acquaintance. I usually dislike going to these events as it makes me very uncomfortable. However, it felt very good to support his family who we’re suffering

I read and provided feedback on the creative work of two of my colleagues.

I donated to my local public television station.

I donated my birthday gift money to JTS.

Old pain and long-held resentments surfaced today … the kind that once would have completely crippled me physically, mentally, and emotionally. I paused. Took a few 5 minute moments to breathe and settle my body. I reminded myself this is not the suffering I want my children to witness or inherit. What was arising was an attached story from the past, not the present.