Hello Friends,
I want to share with you three questions you may use in your own personal reflection as well as to discuss as a family to help process the experience we are all having at this time.
(1) What has the coronavirus taken away from me today?
This question acknowledges and gives us permission to grieve. The virus has taken some things away from all of us that we will not get back.
(2) What has the coronavirus not taken from me today?
When it feels like the whole earth is shaking underneath us it is good to see and grab onto that which is not moving. This question raises our awareness of the things that remain. Much has changed. Much remains the same.
(3) What has the coronavirus given to me today?
This question reminds to live as persons of gratitude. Even in the midst of suffering, there is hope.
I have found these helpful to recenter and refocus on that which is important. I hope you find them helpful too.
Blessings,
Stephen
SOURCE: These questions were originally part of a webinar hosted by Fresh Expressions, "Light in Dark Times: Healing Souls During the Pandemic and Beyond" and came from from Jared Mackey, senior pastor of The Sacred Grace (Denver, CO)
1 Income and peace of mind
2 faith and my heartbeat
3 an unplanned trip week off
Thank you for sharing.
Time was taken away that I spent thinking negative thoughts instead of positive
2 it has given me the perspective to know that God is still on his throne and is in control
3 The importance of relationships
Thank you for sharing your answers with us all.