Forced To Rest

As we struggle with the challenges presented by the Covid-19 virus, we stop to give thanks to all those people in services and industries who must keep working in the most difficult circumstances while others of us are forced to stop, to rest. Can we learn lessons from this stopping when it is the nature of most of us to fill our time with activities?

The meditation includes a beautiful new poem by Lynn Ungar called "Pandemic".

Keep safe all and follow the guidelines as we face this challenge together.

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Even though this is about the pandemic, it’s still a good reflection, looking back at the pandemic. And I found some insight that.

Beautiful and thought provoking. Thank you so much.

These words still ring true 10 months later Tony. Oh how we all wish this pandemic would go away... .I’m alone and I wish more ppl would call me rather than text me. It’s disturbing.
Take care of yourself and Fran. See you next week.
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Hi Tony. This was comforting to listen to. The introvert in me is quite content most days but the extrovert in me is finding the isolation rather challenging. Bless you and stay safe.

Very nice bringing together of life experiences to the moment we are experiencing in this world.

Very well composed - thank you to you and everyone on the front line helping to keep us safe. 💕

Thank you .. Stay safe 💕

Take Care 💁🍀🍀🍀

These words came at the perfect moment for me. Thank you for the beautiful work you do in spreading comfort throughout the world.

Dear Tony, Your comment about dusting off a project concerning advice on time and procrastination made me chuckle and I am still smiling inside and out. I feel gratitude for that, as much as your ever calming voice, words and spirit. From one who continues to learn to live companionably, a life in pencil, and at a slower pace due to a chronic illness, your message prompts me to say how important it is to allow ourselves to grieve during this time, so our hearts stay flexible and open to the joy that surrounds us. To help each other find room for smiles and laughter, as we tend to the sad and serious realities during this time. I have felt that fullness with you here today. May you, and all, be well and peaceful. Namaste

I'm so grateful for this re-framing right now. Thank you, Tony, for your gracious and inimitable spirit.

This is the best “news” I’ve heard about our predicament. Thank you, my friend.

Very timely and good walk through thoughts

Tony, blessings to you. Hope you are safe & well in Dublin. A beautiful reflection at this time. Namaste 🙏 thanks for sharing. All okay here tg. Siobhán

Thank you for this. This and other offerings here on IT are a large part of my self care in these difficult times. May you be safe and well.

Thanks great !! very helpful in this moment of global crisis!!

Thank you for that and for the wisdom you shared. I hope you and your family are safe and healthy. Thank you for taking the time to give us this meditation.💕🙏 PS: what was the poet's name again?

Thank you for this kind, grounded, openhearted common sense and compassion.