Written by Ms Trapti Rai
Zoe Weil, when reflecting on the role of Mindfulness in a pandemic writes that ‘it is a way of maintaining equilibrium and equanimity during these testing times of COVID 19'. While we think about the role and importance of Mindfulness, it is important to ask ourselves two questions:
How are you feeling physically and emotionally?
How are you bringing mindfulness to work?
In the present times, when some of us may feel anxious and worried, the feeling of equilibrium and equanimity can be an anchor. Even if you are someone who has not been directly affected by this pandemic or may have not experienced major changes in everyday life, you may have experienced these feelings at some point in your life.
Panic and dread can accompany uncertainty. So how can the above questions help you? They definitely do not stop Covid 19 from spreading. They cannot also help with your finances or other physical and emotional needs. The way it can help is 4 important ways:
Noticing and acknowledging that you may be feeling fear can help you to find ways to soothe yourself in whichever way it might work. Listening to music, reaching out to someone can be some steps that may help.
Bringing awareness to the source of fear can be the first step in regulating the emotion.
Mindfulness is about being in the present. Practicing mindfulness regularly can help you bring your mind to the present moment especially when you feel anxious. It can help you to plan mindfully and take better decisions in the present.
Shifting your attention from me-to-we can help you focus on things you can do to help others during these times. If you are healthy and relatively secure you also may help others around you who may be in need.
Mindfulness can help you move through these times with calmness, grace, spaciousness and generosity of spirit. It can pave way wiser choices and secure societies. This pandemic could provide us an opportunity to develop a kind and generous community.
Read more at: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/becoming-solutionary/202003/what-covid-19-can-teach-us-about-mindfulness
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