First Covid-19, then the economy buckling, then the heinous death of George Floyd and the combination of peaceful and violent protests the past several weeks. Our nervous systems and emotions are being stretched like Gumby. (Who remembers the green stretchy Gumby?) Hope, hopelessness, fear, courage, anger, love, sadness, rage, empathy and compassion have swept through me these past weeks. My heart hurts for so many. How about you?
It’s a lot to reflect on. I’m hopeful our world finds a way to come together and love each other. It’s so simple, yet so complex. It’s a lot to be with.
At home, we wrapped up “distance learning” with the kiddos, and last week, summer camps re-opened after our 3 months of staying at home. It was a whirlwind last week jostling a balance of camps and home-time… making travel plans, then nixing them. We’re all still feeling out this “new normal.” This week, my daughter is in “gymnastics camp” and my son is doing a virtual “Chess/Magic/Lego/Origami Camp.” When routines change, it’s often unsettling, and simultaneously exciting.
Regardless of what is adding to overwhelm, throwing off your sense of well-being or out right upsetting you… today’s Rapid Reset Strategy can reground you and help you find your center. It is simple and effective, as long as you’re willing to play full out. And I hope you are!
Rapid Reset Strategy #6 – Gratitude and Inner Peace
I’m grateful for…
* Hot running water
* In America… the right to “Free Speech.”
* Goodness and kindness in people.
* Expanding awareness.
* My family… Shanti, Riser, John and Cruzer (our family dog).
* The ability to work through disagreements peacefully.
* My senses — seeing, hearing, tasting, smelling and touching.
* Riser having his first official chess lesson last week.
* Shanti delighting in gymnastics again (in her words, “It’s awesome!”)
* Riser’s Virtual Summer Camp — that’s allowing mama to do this newsletter.
* Good health… and my self-care practices.
* Veggie smoothies and Suja green juice.
* All the people who have been spared due to “stay at home” orders.
* Fabulous weather.
* My community… subscribers and Inner Peace on Purpose Facebook Group 🙂
* Our new bed (finally delivered after 4 months! YAY!)
* Our pool.
* Inspiration that flows.
* People willing to talk about sticky topics.
* My mentors and support community who allow me to be messy and sort through things.
* My husband for working so hard to provide for our family.
* My parents for shaping me life so perfectly imperfect.
* Emotions that guide me towards my next learning opportunities.
* My exercise bike and online yoga videos by Kayvon.
* All the books read, retreats attended, audio programs, podcasts, courses and coaches who have impacted my life for the better.
* My trusty MacBook Pro.
* Good sleep.
* Electricity.
* People who are passionate about causes and affect positive change in the world.
* Truth.
* Perspective.
* Technology that allows us to connect.
* Adaptability and resourcefulness of human beings.
* Creativity.
* God.
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