Ever feel like you’re riding the train of sorrow through life? Or maybe you’re a joy train rider who wants to avoid life’s pain?

Life is sweeter when we straddle the trains of Joy and Sorrow. Balancing between the two reassures our nervous system that we can face the beauty AND brutality of life — with groundedness and grace.

Today we’ll talk about riding the sorrow and joy trains equally on our journey to freedom and resilience.

Links mentioned in this episode:

* Watch Elle Cordova’s vid for a laugh about the Republican budget bill.

* Watch Heather Cox Richardson explain the bill.

* Read CNN’s analysis of the bill with helpful charts.

* Write or call your senators and tell them to vote NO.

* Read this veteran’s perspective on Trump’s parade for inspiration.

* Check out this line of 15,000 Chicago-area protesters that stretched almost 30 miles long for inspo of people coming together to take a stand.

* Go here to find a peaceful No Kings protest near you — they’re happening around the country.

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