Tag Archives: Quarantine
My Sweetie
We’ve endured lockdowns in Shanghai since March 2022, surfacing with just a day to buy provisions before going back into “house arrest.” My husband’s birthday fell on the second day of the current lockdown. I gave him, my spouse of … Continue reading
Did the Pandemic Deepen Relationships in Your Life?
The pandemic forced many of us into spending unexpected, extended periods of time with unfamiliar neighbors, family members or strangers. Many of these connections progressed into deep friendships and other kinds of bonds, and have continued to grow and evolve … Continue reading
Priorities
In what ways has 2020 shifted your priorities… I put my health front and center. Physically, I am taking advantage of my Pelton bike and working out six days a week. Spiritually, I’m reading inspirational literature, praying and meditating seven … Continue reading
Defining Gratitude
Gratitude is the child of attention. When we stop to take in what’s before us, a single moment becomes suddenly divisible into thousands. As theologian and mental health nurse John Swinton writes, there is fast time and there is slow … Continue reading
Silver Linings
I think this year pushed us all beyond our limits in ways we didn’t know were possible. One of my silver linings was getting more comfortable spending time, alone. I turned to exercise, cooking and reading to quiet my mind- … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 