The sun is shining brightly and the skies are blue and cloudless. My inner mood is not so grand, I am veering towards fear and anxiety. Was it Vince Lombardi who famously said that “fatigue makes sissies of us all? I need to shake the blues and get back to hopefulness. The Covid numbers in California where I live are appalling. I don’t read the news but that negative news finds me… thanks for listening, I had to put this out there so I can get back UP!

Keep it simple, keep it true. Listen to your heart, your hopes, your fears, all of it. You are your best guide. This week, let’s all be especially kind and generous with yourself and others — these are difficult times and there is a lot of hot air, fear, negativity capturing our attention. I pray for steadiness and patience as we wade into unknown waters.

This too shall pass……

simple and effective. Be well my friends.

In spite of wearing a mask that covers a smile, I can smile with my eyes to another masked person. In these troubled times it helps to be seen and to acknowledge each other. Many of us are lonely, isolated and fearful; and miss connections with others. So we smile and silently wish others well.

Ouch…my regrets feel like accusations of my weak character…so the first step for me would be compassion for my mistake. And forgiveness for disappointing myself (and others). We can’t get through our lives without errors in judgment, impulsive actions and behaving badly. These are lessons in the classroom of life.

Years ago I read some inspirational material that suggested that we give our first thought to God or your concept of spirit upon awaking. Before you leave your bed… I have found this a helpful tool as I have struggled to quiet the fearful voice in my head. It sets the stage for a calm entry into the new day and reminds me that I am not alone.

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Courageous, generous, brilliant.

I want to be kinder to myself. To stop judging myself harshly. To treat myself as I would treat one of my friends. To relax the unrealistic high standards and to retire the judges robes. Really. Perfection is overrated.

My godson who struggles with health issues. As he grows from a child into a young adult he experiences the world with a number of challenges. I pray that he will be guided to find his way in this life and to find his own type of happiness and meaning. Blessings to all children and young adults as they move into the bigger world.

When I don’t know what the answers or outcomes will be, I veer into fear and apprehension. I doubt that my good will come to me. My imagination goes on a binge. I would be happier and at ease if instead I opened my mind to the possibility that what happens will be positive and spacious. That perhaps there will be good news.

My physical body. COVID19 has impacted my focus on keeping myself toned, breathing, and stretching. I feel jammed up. I need to take care of this healthy body to keep it tuned up and whole. Thanks for reminding me of this with the daily question! Peace all around!

Boredom.. It’s a fact of life and under SIP and Covid for the past 3 months I am still at war with boredom. Boredom is toxic for me, I go to negative thoughts and actions. I realize that I am brainwashed into thinking every day must be 10……not possible, there are many days that never break 6 or 7….but those days have value. I will befriend the boredom because fighting it has exhausted me. Blessings all around to each of you.

an opportunity to dig deep into what I am avoiding. An opportunity to
acknowledge the sadness and confusion I am hiding and over eating and drinking to cover up. It scares me and that too is an opportunity.

Meditate, stay present; clear out the smog of too much news, too much social networking. Focus more on be-ing instead of Do-ing…Quiet is the incubator for reflection and growth. Be still, wait, detach, look, listen.

thank you so much pkr! best to you!

Yes. When I stop fighting and resisting hardships, disappointments and move into acceptance my suffering is reduced. We are living in historic times, for better or worse. It’s imperative that we adjust our reactions to get through these tough times with full hearts and joy. Sending my support outward as we each struggle with the questions.

Hope that your bones mend up soon Judith.

You are welcome Misty. Have a peaceful day and do something foolish!!

So true. Prez Obama inspires us, comforts us and reminds us to demonstrate our best behaviors and always strive to do our best. I am so proud of him. How we miss him and Michelle Obama, but they are still with us. Blessed be.