Be Aware. Wake Up to the World Around You.
Wrap your arms around yourself, close your eyes and give yourself a squeeze.
This is a warm hug from me to you. I miss you.
Over the past year, we’ve been uprooted from our sense of normalcy. We’ve embodied resilience at its core; adjusting swiftly to our ever-changing new normal with grace.
Now, we are gearing up to enter the world we left with little notice over 365 days ago. Though we are returning to some semblance of normalcy, there are still numerous hurdles to climb as we shift to a post-covid society. Pat yourself on the back for making it this far. You did it, and you’re still doing it. Take a couple of moments to reflect on who you were before Covid? Now think about who you are now. If you are having trouble getting started, try asking yourself the questions below:
What have I picked up during the pandemic?
What have I let go of?
What am I most grateful for?
Now, we’ll be faced with new opportunities that will challenge us to get creative as we shape this new world. We’ll need to incorporate some of our new rituals into our in-person dynamics, and put down some of the things we’ve picked up over the past year.
As we prepare for this new experience, think about how you plan to offer yourself compassion through this transition? For many of us, this past year has been a crash course in grace. Remember all that you’ve learned over the course of the year as we transition into this new phase of living, working, and being.
If you are re-entering the workplace or just beginning to re-connect physically with your tribe, it’s important for us to remember to offer our community that same grace and gentleness. Think about your circles – our family, friends, colleagues. Are you truly seeing them? Do you allow them to see you? How do you show up for them now? How can you connect with them in a more authentic way?
As we embark on this journey, ask yourself, how can we show compassion and understanding to others as they too are meeting themselves for the first time?
How do we accomplish this radical act of compassion? As humans, our divine portal is through communication. It is through dialogue that we are challenged to show up as our authentic selves and show our hearts in their rawest form. By leading with compassion and keeping safety as a priority, we can cultivate a new way of communing shifting our normal to a less, rigid and patriarchal bureaucracy, to a more intentional heart-led ecosystem.
If you’re stuck and wondering how you can show up for the people in your life through this transition try asking these questions:
How are you feeling, really?
What’s been most challenging about this transition?
What’s working for you? What’s not? How can I support you?
Start small, and be open to where the conversation takes you. You may jump into a full deep dive into Queens Gambit or chat honestly about navigating grief while in the midst of being socially distant.
Compassion is the essence of humanity. We have a beautiful opportunity to shift the way we work together moving forward. Let’s work together to co-create a more compassionate, empathetic, and heart-centered way of living.
As we embark on this journey together, this is a gentle reminder to wake up to the world around you and lead with compassion.
With Heart,
Cheryl