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May 16, 2025

Happy Fri-yay, y’all,

First and foremost, I hope you are well—as well as you can be in a world and time exactly as it is. I hope you’re being radical and resilient in your care, your kindness, and your peaceful potential. I hope you’re using your strengths, stamina, spirit, and radiant soul as a tool for transformation and hopeful optimism, and that you are riding the courageous current of love in all you are and do.

We need you. And we need you well.
I love you. And I love you exactly as you are.

I feel more and more that the greatest gift we can give ourselves and one another is recognition—not just of our pain and possibility, but of how whole and wonderful we already are. The magnetic and miraculous impact we can have when we stay heart-centered and focused in faith… That changes lives. That heals timelines. That births liberation. These times are tough, traumatic, and uncertain—and still, we get to be the force-field of love and light that chooses to live differently.

And I believe in you.
And I’m thankful to know that, somehow and some way, you are here—believing in me too.

A Little Life Update

A couple weeks ago, I officially wrapped up my first semester teaching at Delta College.
Even writing that feels wild.

This opportunity found me—and it found me the way life’s bigger blessings often do: with mystery, synchronicity, and the soft shattering of my ego’s limiting beliefs. I always dreamed of teaching in higher education, but I didn’t believe it was possible for me. Still, the universe, in its wise and wild fashion, said otherwise. And I’m so glad I listened.

I was invited to bring back a course that hadn’t been taught in years: Introduction to Meditation. Not long after, I was offered to teach Science of Nutrition and Movement, too. All of these—meditation, movement, nourishment—have been lifelines in my healing, through devastation and trauma, through grief and grace. So to get the chance to teach them, not just as a job but as medicine, was a powerful full-circle moment.

I’ll be honest—I hesitated. The shadow side of imposter syndrome whispered in my ear. But something inside—a familiar voice, the same one that nudged me to take the leap with Alignment 8 years ago—said, “This is yours. Go.” So I did.

And wow... am I glad I did.
Not only was I able to share from my story and soul, but I also got to be the kind of teacher I wish I had more of.
One who doesn’t just grade—but sees you.

I struggled in college, y’all. I partied more than I studied. I was lost in alcohol and emotional overwhelm. I didn’t have words for the anxiety I was drowning in or the disassociation that blanketed my ability to focus. I changed my major multiple times and almost gave up—until a conversation with an advisor at Delta helped me discover Dietetics and Nutrition. That moment gave me a path forward. A map through the fog.

Thanks to Delta college and all there resources and guidance, I completed my BS in Dietetics from CMU in 2013—just months after losing both of my parents traumatically and suddenly. That final semester is mostly a blur. But I finished. Because something deeper than despair told me to keep going. That thread, that whisper, that breath… It saved me.

And what helped me find it was simple: I moved my body. I fed it well. I sat still. I prayed. I breathed. I listened.
That’s how the grief didn’t consume me.
That’s how I found my way home—to my heart, to Spirit, to purpose.

The way to my heart was through my body.
The way to my Spirit was through my heart.
And the more I nourished these parts of myself, the more my mind healed too.

So teaching at Delta was more than a job—it was a reunion.
With my story. My becoming. My why.

My students taught me so much. They embraced my quirks, my authenticity, and my refusal to be confined by “normal.” They thanked me for giving them grace, for reminding them that being human is part of learning, and for trusting in their brilliance even when life made it hard to show up.

And This Is Where I Need You...

You may or may not be aware, but there is significant loss and looming threat tied to our communal and educational budgets right now. Even amidst the incredible momentum Delta College has experienced—like a 25% increase in enrollment over the past three years, meaningful jumps in graduation rates across all racial demographics, and a 10% increase in completion for students receiving Pell grants—we are at risk of losing vital federal support that makes this kind of impact possible.

As someone who has both walked the Delta College halls as a struggling student and now returned as a teacher doing everything I can to meet people where they are, I can’t help but see the importance of public support. Without it, many of our students—especially part-time learners, returning adults, or those just barely making it through—may lose access to the very education that’s been a lifeline.

There are two major issues at play right now:

🌀 The threat to PBS and NPR — the federal funding that supports Delta College Public Media (TV + Radio) is being proposed for elimination. That’s one-third of our media funding gone, just like that. And we all know how deeply needed trusted, local, educational media is right now in a world of misinformation and noise.

🌀 The proposed changes to the Pell Grant program — including restricting eligibility to students taking 15 credits (rather than 12), and eliminating it for students enrolled less than half-time. That would be devastating. 71% of Delta students are part-time. This could wipe out over $664,000 in support just for those currently enrolled—not even counting the nearly 1,900 Pell-eligible students who haven’t yet registered.

I know some of this may feel distant, but I promise you, this is close to home. It’s community, it’s education, it’s access, it’s equity—and it’s the heart of transformation and healing. I am living proof of what’s possible when support systems stay in place, and I know so many of my students are too. We can’t afford to let these resources slip away quietly.

What Can You Do?

It’s actually pretty simple:

💌 Head to protectmypublicmedia.org — enter your info and send a message to your Congressional representatives letting them know how vital public media is to you and your community.

💌 Head to the AACRAO site and send a letter to your Senators/Representatives expressing your concern about the changes to the Pell Grant system. It only takes a moment, and your voice adds to the chorus of care calling for a better future.

If we band together, we can change the direction of these decisions.
Let’s keep showing up for education. Let’s keep showing up for each other.

Thank you, truly, for being here—reading, supporting, and trusting me with your time.
May our shared strength keep weaving new possibilities.
I’ll see you soon, and I’ll keep showing up in love and in leadership as long as I can.

In faith, in fire,
with all my heart,
thank you,

keri

🌿 Vinyasa Flow at The Hive
📍 In person at The Hive, 1031 E Saginaw Rd, Midland, MI
🗓️ Saturday, April 26th | 9:00–10:15am (please be mindful of time change)

Tiered Pricing for Equity + Access:
🌱 Community Rate – $15 (discounted)
🌿 Sustainer Rate – $20 (at cost)
🌳 Supporter Rate – $25 (helps others attend)

Mats and props are available on site. No one will ever be turned away for lack of funds. Let me know you’re coming, text me at 989.860.5235

🐾 Grief Circle for Pet Loss
A tender, heart-held gathering to honor the animals we love and miss
📍 Online via Zoom — registration required, sign up here
🗓️ Sunday, May 18th | 1:00–3:00pm EDT
💌 Limited spots available | $45 investment

Together with my comrade in compassion, Julie Hirt we’ll hold space for remembrance, healing, and connection. Julie will offer intuitive messages from the animals we’re mourning, while I guide gentle movement, breath, and Oracle readings. All grief is welcome. All love is honored.

Share With Great Purpose by Keri Kenney

With Great Purpose by Keri Kenney