Thanks for the feedback, Amy! Yes, exactly — stopping to breathe, notice and accept is so needed. And also refueling your body, mind and soul!

Anne, it’s good to hear from you! I am so glad that you’re also fiercely protecting your time to yourself. Biking is such good exercise — and an hour a day, wow! This pandemic has certainly changed things on many fronts and the assisted living homes are so deeply impacted. Not being able to get her in is difficult on the one hand, but having her move in and then be under such isolation restrictions would also be very hard. I know my parents are struggling with the isolation. Thankfully we can video chat every day. Sending good thoughts. Stay fierce with your self care, my friend!