A beautiful post! I’ve been finding myself reaching out to a friend when I can. I strongly believe community is how we get through this in the long-term and it’s important we come together in anyway we can. So I’ve been doing check ins as someone crosses my mind or sending a note of encouragement when I can. It’s a small moment of outreach to hopefully make someone feel less alone.
Aloha from Hawaii, Jillian! (where, btw, it is NOT snowing). Always love your posts. Narrowing one's focus, paying attention to the small things.. those birds (I feed them as well), little acts of kindness to strangers.. the list goes on. Back in 2001, after watching the attack on the Twin Towers - 9/11 - I felt both burdened and overwhelmed about the magnitude of suffering in the world and my impotence to make any significant difference to alleviate it. But then, I had that same AHA moment: Start where you are, your circle of influence, your patients, your colleagues, your family, every single being you touch with your presence. That is enough.
I’ve discussed this same idea with many people recently- dealing with national or global uncertainty by contributions on a small, local level. It helps our thoughts move to higher planes when we find the ability to have a positive effect on something instead of feeling helpless to create change.
pausing, slowing down, breathing, taking a moment and be in touch with yourself are all so important little "action steps" that help when we feel uncertain, overwhelmed, pressured, worried. Thanks for the reminder, Jillian!
A beautiful post! I’ve been finding myself reaching out to a friend when I can. I strongly believe community is how we get through this in the long-term and it’s important we come together in anyway we can. So I’ve been doing check ins as someone crosses my mind or sending a note of encouragement when I can. It’s a small moment of outreach to hopefully make someone feel less alone.
What a great way to care for people ❤️
We all could use some more of it!
Aloha from Hawaii, Jillian! (where, btw, it is NOT snowing). Always love your posts. Narrowing one's focus, paying attention to the small things.. those birds (I feed them as well), little acts of kindness to strangers.. the list goes on. Back in 2001, after watching the attack on the Twin Towers - 9/11 - I felt both burdened and overwhelmed about the magnitude of suffering in the world and my impotence to make any significant difference to alleviate it. But then, I had that same AHA moment: Start where you are, your circle of influence, your patients, your colleagues, your family, every single being you touch with your presence. That is enough.
Absolutely ❤️
I’ve discussed this same idea with many people recently- dealing with national or global uncertainty by contributions on a small, local level. It helps our thoughts move to higher planes when we find the ability to have a positive effect on something instead of feeling helpless to create change.
pausing, slowing down, breathing, taking a moment and be in touch with yourself are all so important little "action steps" that help when we feel uncertain, overwhelmed, pressured, worried. Thanks for the reminder, Jillian!
Glad it’s helpful!
The deep breaths definitely help. And also acknowledging what is and isn’t within your control. Thats been a game changer for me!