You know the saying “No mud, no lotus”?
Translation: no mess, no magic. No dirt, no perspective. No absolute WTF moments, no real gratitude.

Because let’s be honest — it’s usually only after we’ve crawled through some mud (emotional, spiritual, or just… life) that we suddenly realize:
ohhhhhh wow.
There is grace everywhere.
Like… obnoxiously everywhere.
All. The. Damn. Time.

So we’re doing a thing.

An IRL gathering for Annette’s Morning Gratitude community
A chance to come together in bodies, soak in the good stuff, and marinate in the gratitude that already connects us — just usually through a screen and before coffee.

Details? TBD.
Vibes? Immaculate.
Heart? Wide open.

Stand by. The lotus is loading.

You can not overestimate the importance of sleep. It is an incredible lubricant to prosocial, connected, em-

pathic, kind and generous human behavior. It is the foundation for superior executive function, discernment,

optimal presence and performance and the progenitor of skillful means. Here’s a few thoughts on how to get

the best of it!