What better time it is than to post something for April Fools. This reflection is all about our body, the mind, the sensations, and how we imagine and put us in an illusionary state of being as we are facing the reality of global health crises. If you don’t pay close attention, to pause, lean back, surrender, and be self-aware, we can fly off into Lala Land. I documented it through a playlist of love songs.
The Coronavirus came just in time to fool us to believe that everything is over for the future, for love, for opportunities. Of course, all our emotions will come and delude us, so it is more crucial than ever to check in with ourselves, use our power, and get real. It is April Fools, after all, so why not just lean back and surrender and let go.
This isolation and social distancing turned out to be a major blessing and I feel a little tug in the heart. I hear it sound like the Magnetic Fields song “Chicken with its Head Cut Off” a time for me to experiment with romanticism and get caught up in our heads, overthinking and losing touch with the feminine. I am so happy to be able to take a pause and allow time to play with imaginations and fantasy. I was curious and went on a trip to explore the mind, body, and soul for a few weeks now. I allowed myself to experience the endorphin and oxytocin rush, believing in a feeling of something that seems real but not. It was opening. It was lovely. I made a playlist out of it and sent all sorts of fun messages and created some things along the way. I didn’t receive the feeling of musical and playful resonance. It is okay. I am thankful for the experience. No judging but just observing not seeing it as good or bad. It was a meditative journey. The work is a surrender into love. I call it Quarantine Imaginations and a written memoir by a girl who loves to imagine, loves people, claiming she loves ramen and music.
I cannot express enough how important it is to develop a relationship with oneself. Before even going into a relationship with someone else, it is always a powerful opportunity and a great time to lean back and step into your beauty and mystery and take a deeper look at what you really want in life. This time of quarantine due to this very hungry Coronavirus is a time to take a look at the mirror. Take time to play, find joy, not take yourself too seriously. Have a little fun with art. Get tuned in with your body. Meditate. Befriend your emotions during this time.
I am thankful for all the people that show up in my life and put me in places of discomfort so that I can blossom and grow. I realize this is a vulnerable time for everyone. You are not alone. Seek guidance. Check-in with loved ones and offer support when needed.
Headspace has created a space for us during this time of uncertainty and challenge. It is called “Weathering the Storm.”
You can check it out here >> We're here for you - Headspace.
In the next few days, because we need to take care of our mental health, more than ever before, I will take this time to record my experiences using the Headspace app on “Navigating Change.” I hope these videos inspire you to seek meditation as time and space to care for yourself. Thank you for visiting and going on this learning journey with me.
Self-isolation can be hard. It’s okay.
Also, if you are feeling like you need to reach out to your community to help in some way, there is hope. You can call and check on your elder neighbor, get their groceries, with the proper physical distancing of course. You can get creative. Be safe. Stay the distance. Wash your hands. Don’t touch your face, especially, your nose, eyes, mouth. Keep your spirits lifted by listening to music, talking to friends you trust and get vulnerable.