I'm Anaïs Holt and I would like to start this session with welcoming every single part of you.
I welcome all countries that are attending this training.
I welcome all the diverse race,
Ethnicity and cultural group,
Even though I don't necessarily know what those are.
I welcome all faith traditions.
Every faith tradition is welcome or if you don't have one you're also welcome.
I welcome all the languages that you are bringing and in this process all the accents,
Including mine.
I welcome your bodies,
The body of all sizes and shapes and ability and challenges,
Whether it's visible or invisible.
I welcome you.
I welcome all the diverse brains too,
Neurodiverse of all sorts,
As well as those who have standard neurology.
I welcome those of you who are new to online and contemplative training like this and those who have an experience in it already.
I welcome people of all genders,
Of all sexual orientation.
I welcome all of you.
I welcome all political party.
I welcome people of all ages and because I'm doing classes on parents,
All the parents that are youngers or those who are older and maybe grandparents too,
I welcome you.
I welcome all type of family,
Single child or multiple children families,
Single or dual parents,
Blended family,
Adopted families,
Grandparent families,
Step family,
Gay and lesbian families,
Foster families or mixed heritage families.
I also finally want to welcome all your emotions,
Joy,
Bliss,
Grief,
Fear,
Excitement,
Fear,
Contentment,
Disappointment,
Anxiety.
I welcome all of that.
It's all welcome while you listen to my class.
You