Turning Drama Into Dharma Life throws all us challenges and this year seems to have been full of them for me. Some have been joyful, such as launching my new book, others, not so much. Having taken this long to feel safe enough to finally publish poems that deal with my Jewish heritage and experiences of anti-semitism, suddenly there's a war and it's become a lot less safe. Other challenges have been a string of health and domestic crises, all very trying but ultimately resolvable. One thing about challenge is that there's always an opportunity (forgive the dreaded cliché) for learning. Learning something that builds character and soul, even if it's simple acceptance. As a therapist I've tried to look at things this way, I may not recognise it immediately and fall into reaction. However, once I catch on to the possibility, it makes a difference to how I process the situation and I'm able to let go of panic and focus on how to deal with it. As my friends can at