Where We Are Supposed To Be

One place I am turning to help me through this period is my yoga mat.

When I came home yesterday I did a 30-minute yoga practice with one of my favorite teachers. I focused on her words: 

“Hard things will come. Find the calm. Find the confidence. Trust your intuition.” 

A little later: “You’re never going to get more than you can bear.” 

She ended with, “You are exactly where you are supposed to be.” 

In that moment I felt okay. Part of it was just about the focus—staying present and concentrating on the poses and her voice cleared some of the scattered thoughts and worries.

But that last phrase especially has stuck with me, off of my mat. 

“You are exactly where you are supposed to be.” 

Everyone doing the work of equity is in the center of swirling anxiety right now. But it’s absolutely true—we are where we are meant to be. 

DEI professionals, HR people, first responders…people who care for people, or create inclusive spaces in whatever form or role…this is when and where we are needed most.

In spite of everything, we have to remain standing and pressing forward. If none of us were here, it would be so much harder for others. 

This is our role to play. We will continue doing what we know is right. Living our values. 

But it sure helps to hear some encouragement.

What are you doing to stay centered?