From A Distance, With Love and Purpose

I prayed the sick may heal from this COVID-19 aka Novel Coronavirus. I hoped my own small token of social-distancing compliance might help to bring  peace  and safety to  hearts, minds, and bodies.  I wished the world would turn  off  the  voices  of fear, yet stay home to combat contagion.

This is called retreat or bow-out.  While in retreat, darkness enlightens. We discovered blessings. One of the many blessings is mindfulness. It is an awareness of our interconnectedness. 

Juxtaposing, the “social distancing” we are asked to practice is a call for empathy. It is not a decision made from a self-centric viewpoint; it is an act for universal community health - from our grandparents, children, friends to our neighbours around the globe. 

In the safety of our dwellings, we can consciously spend time in: 
cooking meditation, 
reading meditation, 
woodworking meditation, 
repairing meditation, 
crafting meditation, 
cleaning meditation, 
garden meditation, 
cultivating joy, 
yoga, 
rest, 
calming the anxious,
​nature walks,
writing to love ones,
checking in on the elderly, 
learning new things, 
work if possible, 
focusing on our health, 
healing Mother Earth, 
and reconnecting in a more meaningful way. 

Slow down. Breath. Lead by example. Others will follow suit when they feel your calm and purpose. 

From a distance, with love and purpose,
Rachel