Dear Friends:
The rain fell this week at Mission Farm and provided a few minutes of pause in our daily routine (as the electricity also went out several times!). Sometimes just a few moments to stop, look up from the computer and take a deep breath make all the difference.
The dogs were also introduced to our resident porcupine in a most unwelcome way. All is well after Scott and I removed 30+ quills from the dogs' faces, It will be a challenge to figure out how to live in harmony with some of our neighbors!
This is not unlike the world we all live in (whether you live in the mountains or down in town). I find my interactions with people around me are colored with a buzz of tension and uncertainty. It is understandable and we know that everyone carries burdens these days that we cannot see (and sometimes either can they!) It is also difficult that we are not able to interact with one another as we once did. This interview with Diego Luna, who has produced a fabulous new series called Pan y Circo, reminded me of how essential meeting one another around a table is for our society. I miss this.
I find that I need to work harder to be aware of my own feelings of fear. Researchers are finding that our collective fear during these days is changing our actually psychology. Studies find when our fear is activated to such a level, we become less accepting and more tribalistic. This tends to cause more fear and anxiety!
There are things we can do to manage our fear and anxiety. I find this resource very helpful. I think I will use it today! Meditating in the mornings also helps my days feel grounded. Join us for meditation Tuesday and Thursday morning for 20 minutes of stillness.
The Zoom link for Sunday Morning Prayer can be found here.
Our Sunday order for service can be found here.
Summer Blessings,
Lisa+
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