People around the world are calling it “the pandemic pause”. As a friend of mine suggested back in March, Mother Earth has sent us to our rooms so that we can stay there for awhile and think about what we’ve done.
That’s how it felt to me at first: a time of deep reflection about the state of the world, what’s gotten us here and what needs to happen in order for both the Earth and our selves to heal.
But the more I began to embrace self-isolation, the more I began to see it from a different point of view. Virus aside, (and I know that’s a big aside), it wasn’t a punishment at all. It was a present, tied with a big red bow. When I opened the box, I pulled out a permission slip; the kind we used to get in school when we were late for class. Two words stared back at me: Just be.
Imagine needing permission to just be; permission to slow down and listen to the birds outside our window; permission to let our bodies rest when they need it; permission to notice the lush beauty of nature buzzing around us all day long.
It’s as if we’re all computers and the Universe has hit the re-set button on our operating systems. We’ve been gifted with the sacred chance to power down, then power up again at a slower, healthier, happier pace.
Talk about a present. No guilt, no fuss, no muss. Just permission.
Take it for a spin. You may never want to live any other way.*
* Dear fans of Earth Rocks,
I’ve missed you! 😀 As you can see, my blog is returning after a bit of a hiatus. I hope you’re all in good spirits and good health… I also hope that you find some value and a smile in my musings on life.
The highest compliment you could give me would be to share this blog with your friends and ask if they’d like to become a subscriber. I’d be honoured if you would. My pledge is to deliver food for thought – not too much – not too little – j-u-u-u-st right.
With deep gratitude for your kindness and support, Karen. 💕