“A furious thunderstorm came up, and the waves broke over the boat, so that it was nearly swamped. Jesus was in the stern, sleeping on a cushion. The disciples woke him and said to him, ‘Teacher, don’t you care if we drown?’ He got up, rebuked the wind and said to the waves, Quiet! Be still! Then the wind died down and it was completely calm.” Luke 4:37-39
I can’t believe two weeks have gone by since our city declared state of emergency in the face of this global health crisis. I felt uncertain, scared, protective and mentally exhausted within a matter of hours. It has been overwhelming to feel isolated with lack of in person humanity but the creativity that our technology is providing for community is uplifting. I have good days and not so good ones through this time just like everyone else. So here are a few things I have been doing for all of my days so far:
- Find comfort in stillness through prayer and meditation.
- Think and feel globally, working together to provide safety for all humankind.
- Be mindful of the news I allow into my space- I enjoy The daily social distancing show with Trevor Noah.
- Dedicate a space (literal or figurative) to keep creating, continue to build into your skills and passions through this time.
- Listen to music, podcast, books etc. that provide distraction and support.
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