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

• new rituals

• taking more time to make yummy nourishing food

• using all the spices in our spice rack and trying new recipes

• sunrise and sunset coloured clouds

• connecting with old friends who I haven't caught up with in ages

• the fact that I am still able to work full time

• my work enabling me to connect and communicate with people I care about everyday

• this community and the support you all give me

Things that remain unchanged:

• mindful mornings

• self-care

• my support systems

• the love I have for my people

• my living environment

• the passion I have for my work

• feeling more myself after time on my yoga mat

• healing mama nature

• my values

• the way music makes me feel

• my love of learning

• getting lost in a book

• my connection with myself

Perhaps you can work through this exercise for yourself and notice if anything surprises you.