
I am still reeling after our 18th school shooting in the United States since January 1st, 2018. That averages about 3 per week thus far. How are you feeling? Do you agree that thoughts & prayers are no longer enough? Our young people deserve better and we are the ones who are supposed to be caring for and protecting the most vulnerable among us.
If you are inspired to join in a larger conversation about gun violence, consider coming to Fountain Street Church this Sunday, February 25, with other members and supporters of Moms Demand Action in Grand Rapids. There you can discern what YOU can do for the gun violence prevention movement while learning about upcoming events, legislative work, 2018 elections, and strategy moving forward.
When times are uncertain & fearful, my go-to is 'lovingkindness meditation' May this help you, as it does me, to cultivate peace within self and inspire within you the personal responsibility to cultivate peace in our world.
May I be happy.
May I be at peace,
May I be well.
May my heart open.
May you be happy.
May you be at peace,
May you be well.
May your heart open.
May we be happy.
May we be at peace,
May we be well.
May our hearts open.
And so it is.
Deep peace & abundant love,
Dana
Upcoming Events
***We are back in the SOCIAL HALL!!! :)
What: EmbodyGR- Peace practice for Florida
When: Feb 21, 6:30-8:00pm
Where: Social Hall
Why: to help make our world a more peaceful place & send love to the victims and families of the school shooting in Florida.
Let's celebrate & DO GOOD!
January 17 - March 17
EmbodyGR & Spectrum Healthier Communities 8 Week Challenge
When: January 17-March 14.
What: 3 surveys given: Jan 17, Feb 14 & March 14
February 24
What: WMEAC- Nonprofit Meet & Greet Service Fair: Women and the Environment
When: Saturday Feb 24 from 10AM - 1 PM
Where: Linc Up - 1167 Madison Ave SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49507
What: Women and the Environment is about more than just talking, at the Service Fair we work with dozens of non-profits to provide you with opportunities to take action! (EmbodyGR will be there!)
February 25
What: Moms Demand Action Meeting
When: 2 - 3:30 PM
Where: Fountain Street Church
Topic: Gun violence prevention movement
February 28th
What: EMBODYGR 4 YEAR CELEBRATION!!!
When: Wednesday, Feb 28th from 6:30-8:00 PM
Where: Fountain St Church Social Hall
March 11
What: Girls Rock GR- CD Release Party &
Bowling Fundraiser
When: Sunday, March 11 at 2 PM - 5 PM
Where: The Clique Bowling Center- 533 Stocking Ave NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504
Deets: $5.00 covers shoes & bowling
March 21
Special guest Bridget Clark Whitney,
Executive Director of Kids Food Basket joins our EmbodyGR weekly gathering- 6:30-8:00pm
Save The Date!
EmbodyGR Fundraiser, Thursday, April 26 from 7:30-10:30pmat Watermark Country Club