Dear friends,

Happy April Fool’s Day, which, according to Wikipedia, “is an annual custom on April 1st consisting of practical jokes and hoaxes.” 

I always think of my Mom on April Fool’s Day. She was mostly a stern person who scorned practical jokes, but on April Fool’s Day, she would play hoaxes on my father. One year, she sewed his boxer shorts’ fly shut. Another year, she reorganized all the drawers in their bedroom. Both of these really made me laugh because it was so out of character coming from her!

This April 1st, I do not want to play a trick on anyone, but I do want laughter and sincere connection with loved ones. I don’t want to live in a bubble that forgets the depth of pain and fear people are in right now. I want to be mindful of whether I contribute to greater peace or angst. And, I want to live in greater choice of where I put my focus. 

So, my simple strategies for this week are to spend some time with friends who I can laugh easily with, receive at least two loving and sincere hugs, and express out loud what I am grateful for at least five times.

What about you— do you want to join me?

My heart is full of tenderness for the pain and fear many of us are feeling. May our simple practices support us in feeling some relief. 

With love,

Mary
CEO, NVC Academy
CNVC Certified Trainer