Quotes have become a ritual for me and it really goes back to a story -we live in stories! When I was in the second grade I was given a quote by a teacher who I really respected very highly and at that time I said I adored her, a six-, seven-year-old's words. I had just had a petty fight with a couple of friends and I went complaining to her. In her astute wisdom, she took a pencil and on a paper just wrote this quote: "I complained I had no shoes til I saw a man with no feet."
At that point I did not understand the full meaning of that quote. But that sparked such an interest in me that I started reading quotes, collecting them and writing them on my bedroom wall and the mirror. Since then they have provided me with something to think about. I really like to be intentional about unpacking the meaning for me. And the funny thing is I don't think I read about the history of the quote. I take the words and try to distill the essence as it relates to my lens. That emphasizes the need to understand that each lens is different and we have to respect that.
How is the coronavirus changing the way you think of self-care, community and resilience? As this challenging time unfolds, I am posting a daily quote on this blog with a reflection prompt. Please join in the conversation here or on Twitter with your thoughts or about what you are doing for self-care and care of others.
Thank you Vinayak, what a kind gesture and gift of hope and blessings you offer those you care for! Namaste!
So true Karen, Reading positive spiritual messages fill me too. Thank you!