Reflections during COVID-19

I made some lists of reflective thoughts from my journal over the past few weeks. It is interesting to note that while there are many things that I miss, the things I am grateful for and the things that remain unchanged are more plentiful than that which I miss.

Things I miss:

• My family & friends

• Swimming and surfing in the ocean

• The mountain

• Yoga classes at a studio

• My therapy chair and seeing clients in person

• Hugs

• Walking to work

• Coming home to my partner after work after not seeing him all day

• Breaks in the back garden

• Knowing looks that require no words or explanation

• Silence which feels comfortable

• Weekends away

Things I'm grateful for:

• I have family and friends that I care so deeply about and miss so much

• Moments of quiet in nature

• the sound of the birds outside my window

• sunlight on my skin

• the smell and feel of cool morning air

• moments of stillness during the day

• much more time with my partner and the closeness we have cultivated during this time

• candlelight

• my creativity