Uncertain Times Call for Caring Measures
Happy fall!
In spite of my adoration for this time of year, and the welcome shift from an expansive, active summer to a slower, quieter rhythm, life is pretty full-on right now…. Wouldn’t ya say?
Another pandemic wave. Uncertainty galore. Heartbreaking local & global news.
What can we do when there’s so much going on – and so little we actually know?
Given the givens: The unknowns and uncontrollables aren’t going away tomorrow; Best-laid plans will inevitably require reconfiguration; And in case you thought feeling stressed about all of this was a personal problem, not to worry, the stress of uncertainty is real.
All of that said, there are still things we can do. (Which I have to remind myself of daily.)
Taking good care of ourselves – and each other – may sound cliché in the midst of our current situation. But if we, ourselves, don’t feel resourced and supported, how in the world can we manage to move forward and do things we truly care about.
I had a moment of reckoning a few weeks ago about coming back to the basics.
When life is complex and complicated, and the ground beneath us feels shaky, we have to balance it with simple tasks that are pleasurable, restorative, and not-too-intense.
What does that look like for you?
Are there activities you can do solo or with others that lighten the mood and don’t take much (if anything) out of you? It’s okay to pause things that are more energy expensive than expansive right now. Sitting outside staring at fluffy clouds as you drink a warm cup of tea may make better sense than scrolling on social media, but it’s important that you be the judge of what feels better to you.
Are there people who are easy to be around, and mutually enjoyable ways to show you care?
Where are the places in your home or neighborhood that help your nervous system relax and reset?
Bottom line reminder, let’s be generous with ourselves. When we feel rested and energized, we’re able to be of service to our families, communities & world in a much more clear and wholehearted way. Which, by the way, can be some of the best medicine for the soul. (Maybe you’ve noticed how giving to others, for example, isn’t much different than giving to yourself ;)).
To our collective healing and thriving,
Breon
P.S. Book a free call if you need support coping with these anxiety-provoking, uncertain times. We’re not meant to navigate these things alone!