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Itzel Hayward
@attunedliving.bsky.social
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Musings on nonjudgmental awareness as a path to clarity, connection, and meaningful change—results may vary.

Find me on Insight Timer to meditate together: https://insighttimer.com/attunedliving

On Lisjan Ohlone land.
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All aspects of life flow in a continuous cycle of creation, preservation, and transformation—a reminder that even this moment is a chance to renew and reimagine our world.
A close-up of a small cluster of three Blue Dicks flowers with blurred green and brown grasses in the background. The vibrant purple flowers have pale centers, with a slight yellowish hue near the stamens.
April 10, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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There is a loving force in the universe. Let it lead you.
April 8, 2025 at 9:17 PM
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Our ability to remain calm in the face of uncertainty and chaos can uplift those around us. Each act of centered awareness we take can become the beacon of hope that guides us all toward safety and strength.
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April 1, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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Due to a late cancellation, we now have a room available for one or two people (your choice) at the upcoming 4-day Yoga retreat that I’m co-leading at the Commonweal Retreat center in Bolinas, California this weekend. Visit link for details and to register: integralyogasf.org/retreats/
The backs of me wearing all white and Swami Ramananda wearing all orange as we sit side-by-side on a grassy bluff overlooking the ocean in Bolinas, California. We are gazing out at the ocean while being bathed in the warm glow of the sunset.
March 30, 2025 at 11:39 PM
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Quiet moments are an opportunity to attune to the subtle, sacred rhythm—the ceaseless pulsation of life—that connects all beings. Even when the path seems lonely, you are never truly alone.
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March 29, 2025 at 5:36 PM
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Take steps toward change — no matter how small, no matter the setbacks. Our actions matter. And every effort, every struggle, is a testament to that fact.
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March 27, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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Take a moment to breathe, center, and show up for your community. Your presence is powerful and every compassionate act you take helps to nurture the possibility of our collective liberation.
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March 25, 2025 at 10:31 PM
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Our collective future depends on how we nurture our hearts, minds, and spirits. Staying grounded in compassion can help us rise above the noise and reshape our world.
A 7-story building with ornate window frames and a fire escape. On the side of the building is a large mural painted in shades of gold depicting two human brains on slender stems. Each brain-plant has leaves and long roots extending downward, creating a surreal botanical image against the backdrop of the building’s white exterior and the clear blue sky in the background.
March 23, 2025 at 2:26 PM
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Even when rage or despair seem overwhelming, your commitment to and belief in a world where all beings are free are the seeds of change. Tend them well.
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March 22, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Your anger and sorrow are proof that the possibility of our collective liberation is alive in you. Let your feelings guide you toward action rather than isolation.
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March 21, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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Click link below to join me in honoring the Spring Equniox, a time of balance and renewal when day and night stand in harmony. Together, we’ll embrace the abundance of life, and welcome the energy of the changing seasons. Thursday, 9AM PT.

insig.ht/e/ZjsGyO9ASRb

#SpringEquinox #Meditation #Free
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March 20, 2025 at 3:44 AM
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Every act of community building undermines those who benefit from our separation. When we stand together, we move closer to creating a foundation capable of upholding a just future.
A dense cluster of creamy white magnolia blossoms in various stages of bloom cover the branches of a magnolia tree. Sparse green leaves and glimpses of a bright blue sky peek through the background.
March 20, 2025 at 2:34 AM
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Fear is one of the most powerful weapons of the forces of division.

Connection is an act rebellion.

Let our shared humanity be the ground on which we stand united. Let it guide us to our liberation.
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March 19, 2025 at 6:28 AM
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Find the beauty. Find the joy. Even in the midst of chaos, it is there.
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March 17, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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None of us can survive alone — we need each other.

Celebrate Panamanian culture and support my dad’s search for a blood stem cell donor at ¡Panamá Presente! — a free event.

Let’s stand together to nurture our communities and build futures where every life can flourish: linktr.ee/lou4life
A cream-colored flyer with a red and blue airmail-style border. At the top, bold text reads “¡Panamá Presente!” beneath the tagline “Come for la cultura, stay for the cause,” alongside a small postage stamp graphic. Event details appear in red and blue text: “Food by Chiricana Cocina Panameña + handcrafted drinks in collaboration with Open Test Kitchen,” “Sun 3.09.25, 11am–2pm,” and “Open Test Kitchen, 528 8th Street, Oakland,” plus social media handles @chiri_cana and @teamlou411life. The flyer describes a “vibrant showcase of food and culture benefiting Lou Berrio, a Panamanian elder searching for a blood stem cell donor.” A photo of a smiling older man and a child is featured in the bottom-right. A red button labeled “Register Here” with a QR code appears at the bottom.
March 6, 2025 at 10:41 PM
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Presence. Acceptance. Awareness.

These aren’t calls to passivity or resignation—they’re invitations to face the bare truth of this moment. With this clarity, we can access wisdom and courage. With wisdom and courage, we can forge a future rooted in liberation and empowerment for all.
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March 4, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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A tree with shallow roots cannot stand. A regime built on oppressing the masses and serving only a few is destined to fall.
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March 2, 2025 at 5:47 PM
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They want us scattered, exhausted, doubting our own power. Because they know that together, we are stronger than they will ever be.

So we move in solidarity, with the fierce refusal to leave anyone behind. We know our power. And we know collective action is the path to collective liberation.
A large, dark rock formation with a rough, weathered surface rises against a bright blue sky. Smaller rocks surround its base, with dry, pale shrubs in the foreground. In the distant background, the San Francisco Bay stretches toward the horizon, with the iconic cranes of the Port of Oakland visible along the shoreline.
February 28, 2025 at 3:44 PM
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Let beauty inspire you.
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February 23, 2025 at 9:19 PM
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Fighting injustice isn’t just about what we resist but what we grow. We work to uproot harm, yes, but we also plant justice. We cultivate solidarity. We build new ways of being together. Keep going. What we nurture now will shape what’s possible.
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February 21, 2025 at 11:16 PM
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Each moment is an opportunity to co-create our world with mindfulness and intention.

Thank you, @rebeccasolnit.bsky.social, for this reminder.
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February 19, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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The colder it gets, the more vibrant these become. Let’s also use the challenges we’re facing today to deepen into something beautiful: justice rooted in love, solidarity that holds, and a world where all beings can thrive.
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February 18, 2025 at 3:22 PM
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Spring reminds us that change is inevitable.
Even after the harshest season, life pushes through—
tender, persistent, defiant.
May our work for justice be the same—
rooted in care, reaching toward a beautiful vision of what’s possible.
A bright pink hyacinth in full bloom. Broad green leaves surround the base, with mulch and low-growing green plants in the background.
February 16, 2025 at 7:06 PM
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Liberation is the shape love takes when we build together.

Hold each other close.

Keep going.
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February 15, 2025 at 2:37 PM
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Break bread together, engage in collective action, be present for one another. Only through community can we meet this moment with wisdom and resilience.
A close-up of a magnolia tree with vibrant pink magnolia flowers in various stages of bloom, green foliage, and bare branches, set against a backdrop of green trees and an overcast sky.
February 13, 2025 at 3:14 PM