Most spiritual books describe transformation as transcendent. Some tell the harder truth.

Maria Vyasa gave me permission to trust my own messy process.

What book was honest about the hard parts?

Read the full essay

https://medium.com/@clarainsweden/what-books-couldnt-teach-me-about-yoga-3af80e9c0db9

#spirituality #kundalini #mariavyasa
#yogabooks #transformationbooks #embodiedteaching
#spiritualbooks #awakening #livedexperience

"Hearing from people with lived experience matters."

Said at the AICD Governance Summit in the context of serious matters like sexual harassment — and it applies equally to disability discrimination.

Boards without disabled people in the room will handle disability complaints differently. That gap has real consequences.

Representation changes outcomes.

#LivedExperience #DisabilityInclusion #Governance #BlindLeadership #A11y

Sit-rep (never said that before but felt right).
Sat on a much delayed but not cancelled train, heading back towards London from Birmingham having attended 'Business Without Barriers' (free huge event about inclusive businesses and experiences) at the NEC (giant exhibition centre).
Whilst I am now feeling tired, have a migraine, and the London underground in my near future, I am also happy.
Every coloured hair I have ever seen was on show.
Wheelchairs (of every colour and customisation) had right of way, and were everywhere (including 2 having an amazing drag race on the way from the station)
Sunflower Lanyards everywhere.
People, so often hiding, proudly being themselves in the light, with scarred arms and mental bruises all on show.
I feel privaleged to have had todays experience, and seen empowered people coming together to celebrate and network without stigma.
Highly recommend.
My favorite quote from a speaker:
"Never forget the value you bring to your job, family and friends. That comes from your lived experience. Your lived experience has a value, and others are better for learning from it"

#businesswithoutbarriers #inclusion #livedexperience