@hcdawes

Introduction Post! – II . As an aspiring, "Compassion Warrior", I am committed to contemplative practices to hear the "inner teacher" and the body's wisdom to show up on the outside with more courage. I hope to learn how to better sit with the world's and my own suffering from a non-defensive, dynamic place. 🧘🏾‍♂️ . All of the world's suffering is connected, yet I am particularly interested in attending to the suffering of marginalized and oppressed populations (e.g., Black and brown communities, LGBTQIA+ communities). ✊🏾🏳️‍🌈 . I am collectively seeking ways for us to bridge our very deep divides, so we can make our way back to one another, again and again. 🤝 . For this post, I recently asked my followers/friends to let me know what they wanted people to know about me. Here’s what they said.. - My friend @wholementality recently wrote this: Hayden currently resides in Greensboro NC with his partner of 10 years, to whom, as of April 2020 he is recently married! Hayden is an avid crossfitter, traveler, dance partner, and reality-tv specialist. During the COVID pandemic, Hayden expanded his personal “radical permission” practice to create a #radicalpermission project for the greater community across social media platforms, to encourage people to set intentions with grace.” -I’m a classically trained singer. (I do not sing nearly as much as I used to, I have to be inspired for it to happen). I generally know if my mood is in a not so good place because I’m not jamming to something. - I’m inspired by the world’s change makers. This is not an exhaustive list: @brenebrown, @oprah , @pjpalmer39 , James Baldwin, Byard Byard Rustin, @beyonce, bell hooks, and @anipemachodron. And also normal folks such as yourself who show up and allow yourself to be seen, while seeing others. -My partner and I watch Below Deck on Bravo, and sometimes when I’m feeling the need for an even guiltier pleasure we are watching 90-day fiancé. But honestly, I am been loving Schitt’s Creek lately. I feel most like a Moira. Please no spoilers. . (continued on comments) ⬇️