Cultivate mindful awareness, because whatever we practice grows stronger.
— Tara Brach quoting Buddha, Talk on Rewiring for happiness and freedom
Spring in Bellvoir Park
What advice would you give a friend?
If you don’t know what to do, ask yourself what you would advise a friend to do, if they would find themselves in your situation. Step out.
Start
Start to walk and a way will appear.
Alpstein.
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Continue reading “Resources for home schooling / Instrumente für den Unterricht zu hause”Resilience in times of Corona
- Keep in mind that the fears we feel most alone with are, by definition, a shared reality with uncountable others, separated by fear, confusion or shyness.
- Limit news intake. And avoid news consumption before going to bed.
- Answer questions by children about Covid-19 patiently and take their fears seriously. Yet, keep the information inflow reaching them to a necessary and relevant minimum. Teach children what they can do to protect themselves and others. Distinguish facts from fables.
- Exercise and enjoy the outdoors. Let the sun caress your face whenever it’s out. Hug a tree.
- Eat and drink well and healthy. Try out a new recipe.
- Nurture friendships and reach out to family and friends, especially the worried, the lonely and health care workers. Let them know you are there for them.
- If you cannot hug and kiss a friend, smile – also at strangers.
- Be mindful to cultivate joy. Listen to uplifting music. Read a positive book. Watch an enriching film. Play a game. Take a warm bath. Make fresh orange juice for someone. And let someone make you tea.
- Stay agile and nimble. Make simple, realistic plans you can look forward to.
- Don’t forget to laugh. Don’t forget to celebrate.
- Get enough and good quality sleep.
- Count your blessings.
Typewriter print.
Liberation
Liberation is being without anxiety about non-perfection.
– Quoted by Tara Brach
Felsentor Zen meditation center, Rigi.
Dream big
Being realistic leads to mediocrity.
Mount Everest seen from Gokyo Peak, Nepal.
Make changing your perspective a habit
Whimsical artist Beni Bischof.
The most important thing
“The most important thing is remembering the most important thing.”
Zen wisdom quoted by Tara Brach.
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