They needed each other. The concept of “mind matters” asks us to reconsider our relationship with our bodies. How do we end the cold war with it and become allies in achieving our best lives? This pillar of practice is about reconciliation. In her poem “Three,” Nayyirah Waheed captures the fullness of the second pillar in six perfect lines: and i said to my body. softly. ‘i want to be your friend.’ it took a long breath. and replied ‘i have been waiting my whole life for this.’
