It's been two years since I've been here, and I have returned because I recognize that Fear has once again taken a foothold in a place I thought I had filled with Love.
I have been self-isolating for 6 full weeks (starting my 7th) because of the COVID-19 pandemic. I'm longing to get out into society and act confidently again: to be oblivious to distance between me and another; to feel free to cross boundaries and borders whenever I want and for whatever reason I want; to return to a normal work week in my comfortable office, with the company of my co-workers as I need them.
But the daily research I do for my job (including the opinions of health officials and scientists, as well as elected government officials) says the time isn't here yet. So we wait. And the longer we wait, the more anxious we become. And there are those out there in the world who wield significant influence that appear to contradict each other. And the rest of us are caught in between them, and we don't know what to believe.
So I am inviting any who need to pause, collect themselves, ground themselves in Love again, to take part in answering a series of questions that might provide a reminder that we will be okay and there is still good in the world. You can answer all of the questions below - or only those that speak to you. I would only ask that if you answer the question on sadness/fear/anger, that you also answer one about good things, so that you don't leave this place with discontent in your heart.
THE QUESTIONS
1. What brought you moments of sadness, fear or anger today? (Remember that most anger is rooted in a fear, so if something has made you angry, look deeper. What might the fear be there?) What is your solution for these feelings? (This might be something as simple as limiting your social media/news time!)
2. What brought you a smile or a laugh today? Or what filled your heart with joy or contentment?
3. What did you create today? Or how did you use your hands or body to express yourself? (Cooking, cleaning, gardening, dance, meditation, exercise is included here!)
4. What memories did you treasure today?
5. What are you grateful for today?
