How are you BEING today? In this moment, in this place? What are you allowing to arise? What points of tension, tightness, or discomfort, can you lean into; and yet, still offer acceptance and compassion to all these places? Where is your edge, that place where your body says, "Enough!" What do you notice in those places at your edge?

We, as a society and culture are so accustomed to asking. "How are you doing?" It rolls off the tongue, so easily, without any conscious effort. So habitual! Yet, do most people really want to know how another person is doing? And do they honestly care? Or is it simply a 'nicety', especially in today's society?

How often does someone ask us, 'how we are doing?' Without hearing a word that was said, in return, especially if it doesn't fit into this culture of 'toxic positivity'. All those habitual responses of, "I'm fine, everything's fine", or "it's all good." When, indeed, we ARE NOT always fine, or good.

How often are you the one, asking how someone else is doing? Only to become so emmeshed in your own stuff (or social media) that you don't even hear a word that was said? I oftentimes find myself having to work really hard to truly listen to what another person is saying, even when I may not have the capacity to hear it.

As humans, we were never designed to just DO! Doing is a form of busyness, disconnection, distraction and sometimes, dissociation. We are called HUMAN BEINGS, not HUMAN DOINGS! So, the invitation is to allow yourself to JUST BE!

BE with all that is inside you, and around you, with gentleness and compassion. Allowing yourself to BE alone with your emotions, thoughts, and sensations; without judgement, shame, or wishing it were different. Allow yourself to BE immersed in the silence and stillness of this practice. JUST BE!

So, how are you BEING today? Are you BEING kind, truthful, humble, and compassionate? Are you BEING a good partner, parent, friend, family member, pet owner and a good listener? And maybe, just maybe the next time someone asks you, "How are you doing?" Maybe you can reply, "I'M BEING WELL; THANK YOU!"