Serendipitous Musings

I can't breathe. A man's final words that have become the mantra of a renewed civil rights movement; right on the back of a global pandemic. Our way of living has significantly changed forever. How do we find calm in all the chaos? Whether you're on the front-lines, side-lines or somewhere in between, you've been touched by the tragic events that have plagued our nation.  Chaos is natural - if you look at the world. It's everywhere - but to find you peace in the midst of chaos is something that you have to do for you. Life is unpredictable, if the year 2020 has shown us anything, it's that fact. Some of us have faced the most difficult and challenging times of our lives. But beneath it all there is a still and calm place you can rest in. 1. Meditation Meditation has been known to have the following effects: Lower blood pressure Improved blood circulation Lower heart rate Less perspiration Slower respiratory rate Less anxiety Lower blood cortisol levels More feel

Covid-19. It's everywhere. Everywhere you turn and look the pandemic crisis seems to be omnipresent. No wonder the beaches and bars were crowded this past Memorial Day Weekend. People have reached what is being called "Quarantine Fatigue." People are basically tired of staying home with no breaks and no end in sight. We need people. We are created to bond and connect. We suffer when our social bonds are broken. However, we also need time to ourselves. Part of not being quarantined included breaks from our loved ones. We need breaks. Let me alleviate your guilt. Just because you don't want to be around your family 24/7 does not mean you don't love them. You need time to recharge, refresh and renew. You cannot pour from an empty cup. Here are three things you can do immediately to unplug while you're inside: 1. Switch up your media diet: There is no reason to watch CNN 24/7 - set your phone to send you breaking news or check on the state of affair