Day: June 1, 2020

Today is Monday, June 1, 2020. The first day of the month feels like an opportunity for a fresh start.

Connecting with each other around the world, moments of reflection can allow us to recognize and share in the love and kindness around us.  We share these daily anchoring messages across the globe to offer a simple routine that can be helpful to center us in uncertain moments.

Today’s Inspiration: A Quote from Ruth Reichl

“One of the secrets to staying young is to always do things you don’t know how to do, to keep learning.”

Here’s what you can do today, right now, during transitions, after absorbing the news or when going to sleep:  

• Roll your shoulders back, smile to yourself, & relax your jaw.
• Take slow deep belly breaths, allowing your stomach to rise with each breath in and relax with each breath out. You may find that each breath gets better and better. Allow your shoulders to relax on each exhale.
• Experience your 3 senses.
  1. Notice what you smell. Pick one word to describe it.
  2. Notice what you hear. Give it a name.
  3. Notice what are your toes touching. What is one word to describe the experience?

Anchor yourself with this daily statement:    

“I am [*Name*]. I am doing what I can to be helpful. I love myself because I have kindness and love in my heart and soul. I am part of the global community and we are all working together to get through this. This is temporary. We are doing this. As I think about those I love and care for, I send loving kindness out to all people.”

With gratitude and appreciation for all beings,    

Naomi Parrella, MD & Fran Lee, FNP