These are resources gleaned from a variety of sources. Please feel free to send additional resources to s.strauss@pachurches.org.
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Marian Shatto, Member of the Council’s Commission on Public Witness, has shared two resources that may offer comfort:
- Prayers in a Time of Cholera (from the Archives of Lititz Moravian Church)
- Heather Cox Richardson’s daily updates:
- Facebook: simply search for Heather Cox Richardson and “like” her page
- Her Blog: https://heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/ Subscription is free and brings her daily posts to your email inbox.
Below is a message to a friend from Jane M. Hart, EdD, LPC, Certified EMDR Therapist. It offers a number of resources that may offer comfort during this difficult time.
Warmest Greetings to You,
Throughout these past weeks I have been moved, inspired and grateful for the many who are stepping up, in person and online, to help us venture into this ever-changing Coronavirus landscape.
Exploring the breadth & depth of these resources is truly astonishing! And more continue to show up every day! So, as we lean into the shadows of isolation, quarantine, scarcity and fear, I am grateful there are more than enough nurturing and inspiring resources to help us remember “this too shall pass”. And we will be better for it.
~Please give yourself the time to take in at least one of these gifts. There is so much wisdom, comfort, hope and resilience building within each one. I so want that for you.~
- Here are free videos on self-compassion with two renowned teachers who integrate mindfulness and psychotherapy. When we learn the oft neglected (and sorely needed) skill of self-compassion it tills & fertilizes our ‘ground of being’. And from that place we more naturally & fully extend our compassion to others.
- Need a quick refresher in the middle of the day? (I sure do!) Here is a 3:39 minute meditation from DEEPAK CHOPRA: https://youtu.be/4Bs0qUB3BHQ
- For those who love THICH NHAT HANH a free summit started today, and you can join at any time. Register here: https://promo.lionsroar.com/free-summit-thich-nhat-hanh/
- The app (and book) Ten Percent Happier is my daily go to. In fact, the app’s sleep meditations always ease me into dreamland no matter what. Now, for free, there are live guided meditations every weekday at 3pm EST. Today was Tara Brach and she invariably soothes my soul. DAN HARRIS calls these (usually half hour) meditations a “virtual break from social distancing” and I know how much we need it these days. Go to: https://www.tenpercent.com/live
- And then there’s the incredible TARA BRACH. I met her at an 8 day intensive retreat many years ago when she first “came out” as a Buddhist nun and psychologist. Having watched her grow into being a leading “Guiding Light” in our world has been pure joy. As she states: “Mindfulness and compassion practices can help us find an inner refuge, and deepen our loving connection with each other.” Tara is a sure and steady beacon to lead us into that refuge. Every Wednesday she also offers videos & talks: https://www.tarabrach.com/talks-audio-video/
- Finally, you know I am a devoted Eileen Fisher fan and besides her super comfy, sustainable, organic clothing, she has branched out to build a large community for women to connect, called “Women Together”. Tomorrow (Thursday, March 26th) there will be an interactive live stream on “Focusing on What Matters” at noon. And there’s so much more on her website. https://womentogether.com/lifenotes/article/why-you-cant-do-it-alone-qa-with-zainab-salbi/
Please feel free to forward this email to others who might appreciate these resources.
And for Health Care Providers, Headspace is now free for those with NPI numbers!! Go to https://www.headspace.com/health-covid-19
Doctor Emily Landon Delivers Message of Hope To An Anxious World: https://mvotd.com/doctor-delivers-message-of-hope-to-an-anxious-world-dr-emily-landon-speech_10595f276.html
Updated 3/27/20
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