@laynara I feel for you. I struggle with anxiety and have to talk myself through. I’ve had to try really hard to make those thoughts and feelings fade so I can live my life. If not everyone would be bubble-wrapped and planted firmly where I can watch them. I know those things aren’t realistic. I know that worrying about those things won’t stop them from happening nor will it make them happen. I have surrendered my thoughts to God and ask for him to quiet the noise in my head. Then I think about my prayer floating up to heaven where my angels help me move on. I feel your worry. I will say a prayer for you that your thoughts be as clear and free as a blue sky. This is hard. The virus isn’t the only thing making people sick. The mental health aspect will probably be a factor in our recovery too. So for today let’s be grateful for the morning, the birds in the trees, the blue sky, the love of our family and friends who hold us dear to them and all the blessings we can be grateful for. We have so many. This group, this place of peace is huge for me. So, just for today let’s just be. Tomorrow will take care of itself. Peace my dear. Without that we have nothing. ❤️
Hi all... prayers every time I wash my hands.. for all of us here, our families,friends and countrymen...I meditated with last nights full moon too - even tho it was cloudy here and did not see it. Yesterday...the anniversary of my dad's passing.... 16 years he has gone.. he was my rock, the rock of my family which has since fallen apart... he was the glue that held us together without him .. we fell in to total dysfunction and greed by some siblings to take everything from the other siblings...a long story... I have removed myself from it as it was soul destroying and I have seen it destroy their family/lives as well. I made a dinner he loved and sat and ate it ..giving thanks for what I have learned and grown from all the years that preceded this date. I felt his presence there...calm, reassuring and happy that I remembered him and celebrated his life. One of my favorite songwriters and musicians passed yesterday as well... John Prine... I thank you for sharing your Gift with us all these years... I am ok? Just full of a great sadness...melancholy day for me...even as I take time to note the ordinary miracles in my every day life. Blessings, Light,Love and Joy
Thank you for your kindness and thoughts during last night's meditation. (And to everyone else, too!)
I wasn't able to join via zoom but I tried to meditate at 9 and sent healing light to everyone in this community and to everyone across the world.
I wasn't able to steady my thoughts for too long -- especially considering my kids were still awake in the other room as we are all sleeping downstairs -- but hopefully I was able to make a small contribution, however minimal. I did feel as though I "joined" although the sensation lasted all too briefly.
@sistermoon, thank you for sharing and participating. Just so you know -- when we do the monthly full moon meditation, it's not through Zoom. We just do it on our own, on that day and around that time -- although, since time is non-linear, you can do it whenever you are able. It's the power of our group intention and collective prayer that matters.
Michele-b has posted a list of the dates for these meditations under the 2020 Monthly Full Moon... thread. It’s inside her 3/6/20 post.
How is your husband doing?
Oh and here I thought it was on zoom! I swear I'm not usually so confused ? I will check out that thread and make note of future dates. Last night snuck up on me for sure.
Husband is unchanged, but as long as he doesn't worsen, this isn't the end of the world. (Easy for me to say, I'm sure.) For him, the body aches and headache are the worst part. As of now, his lungs remain clear, so I'm praying he stays that way.
I had a bit of a panic last night when I began to feel like I was coming down with it too. (You know, that "pre-sick" feeling you get when you feel like something is coming on?) In retrospect, it was probably a combination of stress and exhaustion. I just began to panic we would both be sick at the same time and leave the kids to fend for themselves. I'm lucky they aren't any younger though, since at 6 and 8 they can at least occupy themselves and get something to eat.
At any rate, thanks for checking in. One day at a time, and all that :)
RUNESTONEONE OMG I hadn't realized you were back! We've missed you. ?
I'm running a little low on steam tonight, but this was excellent info. Thank you. And so very happy to realize it was from you. I very much hope you'll stay a minute.
@MAS1581 Totally understood.
@laynara It looks like you've gotten some good encouragement already, so I just want to let you know I'm sending my love to you and your little boy. These times are difficult indeed—all the more so for those of us who suffered early and often. It feels like you have some beautiful guides nearby. Lean into their light, dear one. ?
@vestralux Happy to dip in and out. Got a LOT on my plate, so can't be a regular contributor, but will when I can. Thanks for the kind thoughts! And I'm glad you're doing better! -R-
@runestoneone. Love even the tiniest little post from you. So happy to see you again. Bless you, power woman.
@sistermoon, the Wednesday night meditations are on Zoom. It can be confusing.
For those times when we had a difficult day, (or moment of a day, or a few days, or heck, a whole week) remember this is totally understandable. We are fearful of lots of things that are no longer in our control. We are grieving losses in every aspect of our lives and have had to adapt to tons of changes in order to do even the most basic of living tasks like eating and taking simple hygiene measures.
In writing this post I am reminded of something I believe I have heard Oprah say. ( I hear her saying the words in my head so it must be her ha ha).
I Get To...
If I focus on the "I GET TO" things in life it softens the impact of all the "I don't get to" things.
Here are 3 different "I get to" things I actually thought about today.
"I get to meditate with our community on Zoom ".
"I get to make vegetable soup from scratch with fresh vegetables".
"I get to start making my house ready for Easter"
May you all be surprised at how many "I get to" things you find yourself thinking about tomorrow.
Thank you for suggesting that we focus on our “I Get To’s …”. It is too easy to find yourself focusing on what you lack or cannot do right now. To put it another way, what we focus on grows. There are always blessings to be found, if we only remain open to them.
Also, I was delightfully surprised when you shared your sweet dog with us at last night's meditation. What a cutie pie! You can’t help but smile and feel lighter when you see him (or is it her?). I could swear I saw angel wings on that furry pooch.
@vestralux and @sistermoon,
I'd also be interested in reading McTaggert's book. I've always believed in the power of harnessed group energy and prayer.
Lots of love, you guys. ?