The pod is back! This episode I let you all in on what’s been going on, how it’s going now and where the pod is going in the future. I explain how a couple of months ago pod momentum and all creative practices were derailed by a series of unforeseen illnesses in the family. Life suddenly got very focused on my immediate reality and not much else. I share some of the practices and teachings that have helped me through this challenging time, specifically the guidance I’ve found in the straightforward, simple yet profound teachings of Pema Chodron author and American Buddhist nun trained in the Tibetan tradition. Her words about meditation, mindfulness, and loving awareness have been essential. As I explain in the episode, along with my own contribution, I donated all the money I received from our generous pod supporters these two silent months to three GoFundMe’s. (THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!) Below you will find links to these very worthy campaigns if you’d like to contribute further. From the bottom of my heart I’d like to thank you all for listening and sticking with the pod, it means so much to me. Stay tuned for many great guests in future weeks and months. Love you all! Readings: Chogyam Trungpa: 'Working with negativity' Pema Chodron 'Comfortable with Uncertainty' Pema Chodron 'How We get Hooked By Shenpa and How We Get Unhooked' GoFundMe: Rop Vasquez medical GoFundMe Reuben Lorch-Miller medical GoFundme Victims of Portland's February fascist gun attack GoFundMe Music sample:  Code of Honor 'What Price Would Pay' --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jason-traeger/support