Finding ways to be still in this season.

This season has me saying over and over...be still.

You will likely sense some frustration from me in this post. Not in the way many are expressing right now, such as no toilet paper on the shelves or events being cancelled. I am not angry at our leaders or the woman that coughed without covering her mouth.

But I am frustrated that we, as a society, have to be reminded to rest. That we have to be reminded to support our immune system. We have to be told to stop...and even then, we fight it. I am frustrated that resting isn't part of our normal.

The norm of our society is to strive for success. Success defined through status, perceived power, and/or money. I realize that so many decisions are rooted in forces that will help us gain these things. And in an effort to gain, we continue to go until we win or feel a sense of satisfaction. This hustle often compromises our health in some way. #lookupadrenals In the midst of all this competition, we lose the need to honor our wellbeing. Is it really worth it?

I know the goal of this season is to create distance in an effort to prevent a rapid spread of the virus. However, the result of being required to stay home seems most important to me. 

We have to slow down. We owe it to our mind, our hearts, and each other.

There is so much fear rooted in the unknown that comes with a new virus and the impact it has on those close to us. And I understand that lives are being changed. But I also have to say, I am thankful that we are being reminded what it is like to slow down. Our whole country has been asked to retreat. To find our way home to rest.

I challenge you to embrace this time. Do something new. Spend time laughing with your family. Lean on your community. Trust that you will be taken care of. Allow your body to rest and recover. We need this time in so many ways. Let go of the expectations you have placed on yourself and know that it is okay.

Things I plan to do during this season: 

Clear stagnant energy: sort through my belongings and purge what doesn’t serve me, deep cleaning, organization

Create: painting, begin that T-shirt quilt, adjust our wall decor, make jewelry

Connect with others: call friends that I haven’t talked to in awhile, celebrate Aaron’s birthday, FaceTime coffee dates

Connect with my core: increase time in meditation, try new recipes, yoga, journaling, rest, breath work

How will you adjust during this season of unknowns?

I am sending you all so much love. My mantra right now: "I am enough."

Take care.