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In this time of the so much needed forced pause, I find myself, first annoyed, then surprised, then actually relieved, and then overwhelmed and so many other states or moods of consciousness that I see as another way to navigate to travel. A more personal blog post about traveling through states of being in this time of collective stop.
A pause or Permission to Do Nothing
I feel that this pause, was so much needed for everyone, that it is the first time after so long, that not much is needed or expected from us, than staying at home. And that means, for first time after long time, we have time! to use as we wish. To sit and do nothing. We are allowed to do nothing, and not go out pursue life, and impress or so many other things. At least this is how I partly experience this. Such a relief! I can just sit! Paint, draw, sing, dance, play, cook, work in the garden, help others. And it is ok! A good time not to feel guilty for doing nothing, and apply that new age “do nothing” quote!
Initially I admit I was very disturbed, and took time for me also to get over or around it and from the state of “What’s going to happen?” got to the state of “What can we create?” as Kristina Evans shares in her facebook.
What if we turned how thoughts from:
“What’s going to happen?”
To:
“What can we create?”
These times are unprecedented and have the potential to be transformative.
In these precious moments of stillness let’s dream into being together the world as we wish it to be.
May your body and spirit be strong.
“What can we create?”
So many wonderful people are sharing their gifts online for free, filled with good vibes and energies, sound healing, dance and yoga, even clowning, and clowning ! So many offerings, and there are also people who volunteer to help those who can’t go out shopping. Social media is full of so much goodness and Art! As people are taking time to cheer and support each other, and even sing from the their balconies!
Yes it is very sad and touching, that we are isolated. For some of us, maybe it was a way of life already to live in a partial chosen isolation, but for others, it may be more difficult, as it was always been. At the same time it creates a space for reflection that was not so accessible before due to the amount of information, of the so long to do lists we all had, and the places we should be, or the amount of events to attend.
Space for reflection may bring back so long forgotten memories and pas desires, that may allow you to feel for first time, there is time to feel, without feeling guilty that you should have been somewhere else. You are allowed to feel now, and remember, all those long forgotten wishes, and maybe dream and make plans, what you will do when all this will be over. But firstly, take this time to feel.
So how do I navigate through this?
All this may feel overwhelming! If you didn’t have a regular reflection practice, if you didn’t check in so often with yourself about your needs and desires, but rather take care of what is asked and needed of you in the “external world” , now it may feel too overwhelming, as all those long forgotten desires, may pour forth like a torrent!
It is beautiful you have time for this. You can sit back and enjoy. You don’t need to numb yourself with digital life for now, but maybe enjoy more the simplicity of doing nothing, enjoy the sun or wind on your skin, the plant in your balcony or window, clean bedsheets. You are so lucky right now.
And as you take in this slowly, you may meet one of them (long stored desires or dreams) one at a time, as guests in your guest house. invite them for a cup of tea, or write down what do they have to say, or sing and dance them, from your heart space. No one is watching, or judging, and if you want to, then you can share it in the Internet 😛
It is a great time to create good habits, during these long weeks, and time fore self reflection, it is a perfect opportunity to finally make habits, that will be beneficial and will stay. You have all the time.
It is so very powerful times we are living, let us now focus on that. What goodness can we bring to the world? What can we create with love?
And I am so looking forward to take my time and meet all those parts of me that have been waiting so long to be met. ❤
In case you have nothing to do, here are some good ideas including meditation and body movement in this link by http://www.onebreath.eu (in greek – you can google translate it though).
One Step At A Time 