Laughing through the Pain
Holding onto humor in moments of crisis
About this Lesson
Since October 7th, 2023, we have been engulfed by a cocktail of emotions. These emotions have been storming in our bodies, swirling around us, changing direction, ripping through grief, pride, pain, awe, admiration, anger, frustration, fear and sadness. How do we gain relief in moments of such intensity? How can we find ways to help us move through this emotional time and moment?
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