Books and Resources for Children, Teens and Parents Books, articles and meditation apps for children and parents. . August 13, 2020By Jennifer Jordan family, resources
Lessons from Comet Neowise Recently, I was fortunate to be in a location where I could view Comet Neowise with the naked eye. It was food for my soul to take this pause, lean back, shift my vantage point, and take in the majestic heavens, the Milky Way, and this stunning comet -- particularly given the difficult times we find ourselves in. With the help of binoculars, my father and I witnessed the comet's ball and tail grow and shrink. While observing, we suddenly beheld the International Space Station passing right by the comet. Witnessing this modern marvel of human invention cross the path of an ancient remain of our solar system took my breath away.... August 6, 2020By Jennifer Jordan family, teachings
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