Compassion

With the current situation out in the world, it’s so easy to get caught up in the fray. There is panic, hoarding, avoidance, anger, frustration, fear, and heightened anxiety to name a few. Sifu Brinker posted on our schools social network about being calm and compassionate and of course careful. Wash your hands often, clean/ disinfect more frequently, and set an example of leadership by taking care of our most vulnerable.
I would like to share with you a quote by Thich Nhat Hanh. “Fear keeps us focused on the past or worried about the future. If we can acknowledge our fear, we can realize that right now we are okay. Right now, today, we are still alive, and our bodies are working marvellously. Our eyes can still see the beautiful sky. Our ears can still hear the voices of our loved ones.”
This quote speaks to me, and reminds me to be mindful during this pandemic. I would like to encourage you to breathe deeply into your lowest abdomen. In through your nose, out through your mouth. Remind yourself of what you have today. Think about what you can do for someone else. We are in this together, and I truly believe that that is how we will get through this. Buy what you need for right now. Save some for others who also need it. Offer your services if you can. Pray, meditate, feed your spirit. Share the compassion I know you have to give.