In this video, Buddhist teacher Valerie Brown shares how mindfulness and compassion practices like RAIN and lovingkindness can help us hold difficult emotions—like fear, anger, and despair—without being overtaken by them. Drawing from Thich Nhat Hanh’s teachings, she explores how to care for our inner lives in the face of social and racial injustice, and how resting in presence can become a powerful foundation for wise, compassionate action.
Join Valerie Brown on Sunday, August 24th, 2025, for a half-day retreat exploring how the liberating power of rest can support peacemaking, social justice, and a life aligned with our deepest values. Click here for more info.