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When I first found out that I had to work from home I was disappointed.

“I don’t waaannnannaaaa work from home,” I whined to my coach.

When she prodded me to tell her more, I went on to describe how much I loved my office…so much space…a sit/stand work station…peace and quiet…my routine.

“Hmm, it sounds like you are resisting working from home, tell me where I’m wrong,” she replied matter of factly.

I opened my mouth to protest, when it dawned on me that of course she was right.

The one thing I could control in all of this…was my own reaction. And just like that, I was back to feeling free again.

I decided to stay open to the experience. After all, I could feel the earth healing beneath my feet.

If this could happen, surely the possibilities were endless.

I am not ignorant to the loss - lives, jobs, routines, etc. and for this I feel sadness and I send love & light and I hold space for those grieving.

It’s what I CAN do.

At first I was adjusting in big ways to the changes.

I wanted to be super productive and then I wanted to do nothing.

I was settling in and finding my way in each new moment.

It was strange to feel into my life as things fell away.

At first sadness as events cancelled and then rejoicing in my new found spaciousness.

And when it was time for next thing, I figured it out.

I put the wine down.

I picked up my journal, my running shoes, my weights and my books.

I ran and I napped.

I dropped my social self and I paid attention to my essential self.

I found my inner compass again and I continue to do the inner work.

What can I do to help?

I can stay home and take care of myself and love on others through tech and thank the frontline workers and wear a mask and coach people who are still finding their way.

I can reflect on what I’ve lost that is GOOD.

I can make a plan and I can change it in an instant.

I can put my bare feet on the ground and look up.

I can become a better person.

Tell me dear one, what can you do?

Wishing you ease and good health.

love, Brenda