The Next Right Thing: Lessons From Princess Anna Last week, my daughter Lily and I needed to spice up quarantine, as life was beginning to taste a bit bland. Thanks to Lily, I’ve now had a number of unexpected firsts. I danced in my first TikTok video. I made my first scar wax with Lily, a budding special-effects make-up artist (did you know that vaseline and flour make an amazing skin-like paste from which you can create the most frighteningly-real wounds?). And Lily gave my tresses their first encounter with Manic Panic vegan hair dye. No surprise, red-purple-green hair is not so becoming on me. Sigh -- it only lasts six weeks.... May 12, 2020By Jennifer Jordan COVID-19, family, teachings
Building Bridges in Underserved Communities Since July 2019, IMCW’s Family Program has been building bridges and connections with a number of non-profits in Washington, DC that work in underserved communities. We are honored... April 21, 2020By Jennifer Jordan EngagedBuddhism, family, SocialJustice
Weathering the Storm With the Anchor of Intention If there is anything to say right now, it is this: that I hope wherever you are, you and those dear to you are well and safe. We are together in this storm, but we aren’t all in the same boat. If these unprecedented and challenging times of pandemic find you struggling, may you have the support and care you need.... April 21, 2020By Jennifer Jordan COVID-19, family, teachings
Engaged Mindfulness: Families Prepare and Serve a Meal at a Rockville Shelter The IMCW family program is happy to offer families an opportunity for engaged mindfulness. Join us on February 2 to provide a delicious, nutritious dinner (plus breakfast for the next day) to the women at the Interfaith Works Shelter in Rockville.... January 9, 2020By Jennifer Jordan announcement, event
Coming Home: Reflections on the 2019 Family Retreats This past July, our family retreats brought together over 130 children, parents, teens, and staff to unplug and reconnect -- with each other, one’s self, and nature. Through games, skits, meditation, family connector activities, dialogue, crafts, music, and nature activities, the time was rich with laughter, connection and renewal.... October 9, 2019By Jennifer Jordan family