Jane Fonda, now 83, is an icon in the film industry and a prominent social, political, and environmental activist. Some of us like her, some of us dislike her, some of us don’t know much about her. I mention this because last week I received the following e-mail message from a student in my Yin, Yang & Restore class:

“Hello my fellow yoga girls!
Here is an inspirational video of a great lady who shares words of wisdom….Jane Fonda. Enjoy!”

Below is part of my e-mail reply to the “yoga girls”:

“I just watched the video. Amazing. Everything Jane Fonda said resonated with me, in particular the part near the end where she talks about having a purpose in life.
Heads up! I have rescheduled the restorative workshop on “finding your purpose’’ to Sunday, Sept 19th (afternoon). It’s called “Seek, Reflect, Restore”. Hopefully you can join me.
I also really liked the importance of “girl” friends and the circle of sharing through book clubs, etc. So true… I can hardly wait for our book club next week! […]”

For your enjoyment here’s one of the gems in the video:

"You can't make your life longer, but you can make your life deeper."

Throughout the interview Jane Fonda exemplifies what I perceive as (amongst other things) gratitude, compassion, joy, and equanimity. Sound familiar? The messages are clear, passionate, and thought provoking.

No matter which side of the fence you’re on regarding your thoughts on Jane Fonda, I invite you to carve out 20 minutes for yourself, sit back, let go of your expectations, and watch the video: Jane Fonda's Guide to Love, Friendship, and Political Activism | Explains It All | Harper's BAZAAR.

Please share your thoughts. I’d love to hear from you.

Jeannine