Mindful Monday: The Power of Community + New Beginnings

It was Sunday afternoon, and I still hadn’t started writing my Mindful Monday for today.  Nothing was inspiring me.

This has happened many times over the years — those moments when I simply don’t know what to write about.

In the past, I would sometimes get stressed, try to force something, and search for the “right” idea.

But this time, I didn’t do that. Instead, I trusted that inspiration would find me.

And, as always, when I gave it space, inspiration did come. And in this case, it was at a social gathering.

Yesterday afternoon, I was invited to an open house by Dawn, a woman I met this summer. From the moment we first met her and her friend Lyn, my friends and I felt an instant connection - as if we had known them far longer than a single encounter.

Dawn had recently redecorated her entire home, with a clear and generous intention: to create space for yoga, community gatherings, and healing. She wants her home to be a place where people can come together and connect, celebrate, and create. I found this deeply inspiring.

The afternoon began with a heavenly sound bath led by local chant artist Rachel McGarry.  Her voice, layered with the harmonies of crystal bowls and other instruments, was absolutely divine and so soothing to the soul.

The energy at the gathering was pure goodness—a celebration of new beginnings, dreams coming true, and the power of community.

For me, seeing Dawn’s vision come to life was a reminder of what is possible when we listen to our hearts and have the courage to follow what feels true. It inspired me deeply.

What also rang true for me at this gathering was that when we surround ourselves with positive and supportive people, we can do more — and have fun along the way.

When we share our dreams with people who uplift and encourage us, something begins to grow. Energy expands. Possibility awakens.

A few of us shared that there is a quiet (or not so quiet) revolution happening in our city and all around us. People are gathering - in homes, backyards, community halls, parks, wherever -  in meaningful ways, to connect beyond the surface, to share, listen, and grow together. People are hungry for it.

When like-minded hearts come together, something magical happens.  The energy that is generated is exponential. It lifts us, heals us, and ripples outward. This is what I felt at Dawn’s gathering.

May we continue to come together — to dream, to support, to celebrate, and to shine.

Maybe you have a dream in your heart, too — something waiting quietly for you to bring it to life. Maybe it’s a project, a new job, a creative idea, or simply a shift in how you want to live.

What if you trusted that spark inside you?

What if you took one small step toward it, even if you don’t know how it will unfold?

And maybe share your dream with one person — or a few people — who you know will support you. 

Every dream begins as a whisper in the heart — and when we listen, nurture it, and share it, it has the power to blossom into something truly beautiful. 

This truth came alive for me again today, through Dawn’s courage and light.