Happy Monday, ya’ll. We got this…

Day 14 of 28 | Gift of Love This is a day that marks most calendars with an expectation around love. A hallmark greeting that often can land with pressure or excitement. I hope today that you remember the most special valentine... That's you! Give yourself some love today and remember to give yourself the gift of rest. Practice for today | Loving Kindness 50 Minutes Premium and VIP Supporters | Loving Kindness 50 Minutes SHARE | Name someone, somewhere, or something you love today! Nova Nidra Teacher Training | APPLY TODAY before spaces are full!

And wishing everyone peace and rest.

It feels so aligned to share that Vala’s name, Valgerður, means “guardian of the fallen”... Shavasana. When she stepped into this role as Moderator, it was striking to learn this connection. Her namesake speaks of guardianship, fate, and transition. In many ways, she embodies that here: A guide through rest, through Shavasana, and through the deep interconnectedness of life. I have had the honour of witnessing Vala’s journey for some time now. She has explored four cycles of the Peace in Rest program and was part of the very first Nova Nidra Teacher Training. What stands out most is the way she has moved from being a quiet, steady presence to expressing her voice with such clarity and care. She now inspires others to do the same. Vala is an explorer of lineage, language, art, plants, fungi, rocks, poetry, sound, philosophy, mythology, and so much more. She has a way of reminding us that everything is connected. Connection is her devotion, her curiosity, her humour. It is such an honour to welcome Vala into this role. Thank you, Vala, for the depth you bring, for your caring and deep commitment to this community, and for walking alongside us as a guardian and a voice of inspiration.

The beginning of each week is a chance to reset. How are you arriving in this moment tired, calm, restless, hopeful? There’s no right answer. Simply naming where you are is an act of awareness. Share below if you’d like to be witnessed.