A LETTER TO MY GRANDDAUGHTER
January 5, 2022Dear ElleI was excited to share with you the new revised version of “Diet for a Small Planet” which influenced my thinking so many years ago about what…
January 5, 2022Dear ElleI was excited to share with you the new revised version of “Diet for a Small Planet” which influenced my thinking so many years ago about what…
The following post is contributed by Andrea Bonilla, a Lafayette College student who has been very active in the Journey Home program in the Northampton County Jail.
The world may see overwhelming right now, especially with all of the recent news. Many of us may be feeling powerless, scared or worried. With so many new and uncomfortable situations being thrown at us, it can be easy to lose our minds in negative thoughts.
Centering our minds and thoughts in the present may be challenging during social distancing, quarantine, and isolation. However, these moments are opportunities to grow the depth of our awareness. We can reset our minds back to awareness of the present moment without judgement. Not judging this moment can be our greatest challenge and opportunity. We can shift our focus on what we can do while at home. Doing activities such as mediating can be a way to reset your mind from thoughts that are creating negative emotions such as worry and anxiety. Below I have some tips to restoring and resetting at home which are important in uncomfortable and unprecedented moments.
I hope that everyone is doing the best that they can and staying safe. Peace, Andrea.
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