Yesterday I spent the day listening to a few webinars while I worked. I also enjoyed watching a virtual prayer service from one of our Lasallian schools. And last night I played guitar with my neighbors for a few hours before returning home to watch the news. I’m trying my best to attempt to be grounded amidst so much uncertainty in our country.
Several nuggets of wisdom emerged from what I heard yesterday. Soccer star Megan Rapinoe eloquently spoke of the significance of honesty among her best coaches, along with the lesson of resiliency she has learned in recovering from injuries. Nurse and activist Sara Franti advised that we “know our values, practice courage, and embrace self-compassion” to support our emotional well-being. Her husband, singer Michael Franti, performed a few of his songs as well. This is one of my favorite new ones from them: “I Got You.”
Today and throughout this week I will be heeding the below sage advice from Dan Rather. I am reading his book, What Unites Us, and I follow him on Twitter, too. I admire his integrity. May our week ahead be filled with peace.
From Dan Rather:
“My gentle counsel is be big on hope, pray (if that’s your way), stay steady, have patience, and don’t forget to breathe. If you can, listen to your favorite music, read a book or poetry, and if the weather is nice, take a walk.”
Keeping the Faith 