« As we consider life after the pandemic, I hope that the lives we go ‘back’ to are different. That we think a little more about the systems we utilize, and how to be better community members, more connected. »
« As someone who is acutely aware of the inequities in America, it’s not too surprising that it took a global pandemic to knock us on our ass. Suddenly the needs of minorities are being championed by the majority. »
« If you can’t fess up to it, just take my word for it: you probably need to slow down.
Take Mother Earth’s word for it: she is telling us to stop and go deep into why we’re here. »
« The way that I cope is by constantly reminding myself that humans are infinitely creative and resourceful. And by believing fervently that there are many lessons to be learned through the harrowing moment we are living. »
« I have never felt so useful as I do now. I always felt like yoga and meditation was a luxury, but in these weeks that have passed I feel like an essential worker. »
« In order to stay grounded and connected I have implemented a daily family ‘mental health check’ to collectively engage in dialogue with my family about our thoughts and feelings. »
« My hope is that when we re-emerge from this period of physical distancing, we will collectively have a greater sense of appreciation for the people who continued working on the front lines. »
« We really have to look at what we’ve done to the planet and to the animals, and take this time to go inwards and look at where we’re not expressing love and discover how we can spread more love. »
