Quarantine log | 60 days of learning
Quarantine log | 60 days of light learning
A few small things I’ve learned:
I LOVE white daffodils.
I feel more alive while gardening.
I LOVE cooking AND baking.
I love creating with my daughters.
Daily walks change my days, mood, life.
I have a deeper love for garlic than ever before.
Staying hydrated is a constant battle.
Opening our home to others is what we were made for.
A few heavier things I’ve learned:
Home can be a shelter, a nest, a joy - if leaning into “right here/right now”.
The more I long (or reach) for more than what’s in front of me, I miss the gifts of today.
Today, I’m missing ______.
Today, I get to _____.
Children can be a gift of light and a treasure of lightheartedness in heavy, uncertain times.
When I loosen up and lean into their lightheartedness, I’m less likely to stifle their spirit (with my serious/adultness) + I feel lighter and more alive.
I can’t wait for them to grow up.
I feel like a kid again.
It’s ok to not enjoy feeling stuck, to feel shaky and uncertain and to deeply feel feelings that are real, heavy and/or new. It’s mainly what is done with those feelings that matters most.
I can do this on my own + stuff it so no one sees.
I need help. I need to talk through this with a friend or counselor. I need to feel it to heal it.
I (too) often say/assume I’m no good at things before I’ve applied myself to them to see what I’m truly capable of.
I’m no good at _____.
I can’t wait to try _____.
I am free to see my shortcomings with hope, trying to do better with each new opportunity. I can fall short without giving myself a hard time or submitting to negative voices. I can choose to see opportunity over discouragement and try again.
I’m terrible at _____.
I’m working toward _____.
Love and forgiveness are actions, not feelings.
True + active love + forgiveness changes lives.
I love/forgive you. (just words)
I love/forgive you. (with action)
Others have different experiences than I do. With all that’s happened. People will walk, experience and take from this time differently/individually.
My job is to love, serve and care for those placed in front of me.
My feelings + opinions are never more important than grabbing the hands of the suffering, caring for the needs of others and/or giving my time/love to the broken hearted.
There is a time to rejoice and a time to mourn.
Both are held daily in the palms of our hands, ready for what/whom may come our way.
It is a privilege to be mindful of those around me.
And that’s that.
The playful and profound reminders, my sequestered heart and what I’ve take most from this time (so far).
There are about 78 other things I could share here, but these are what I need at the forefront.
I sure hope you’re well.
