Day: June 5, 2020

Friday, June 5

Today is Friday, June 5, 2020. Irises are named after Iris the Goddess of Rainbows.

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 a Japanese Proverb

“Fall seven times, stand up eight times”

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.
  • Check in with a grounding activity
    1. Stand up on your toes then let yourself drop back down on to your heels.  Repeat this five times.
    2. Check in with your body-what sensations do you feel in your ankles, your hips, your chest, your shoulders?
    3. Let your body experience your self-compassion.

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