I gravitate toward saying “yes” to all requests for my time and energy — it’s so fast and automatic that I’ve started affectionately calling it my reflex yes. The desire to help and to participate in the world overrides the wisdom of my experience. ..

Our health right now depends on hand washing, sanitizing all the surfaces, and keeping our distance BUT equally important is our ability to connect with other humans, to cooperate, to communicate, to be together…

Ever look up at the clock and realize that hours have gone by and you have been sucked into your computer screen.

This little sequence is the perfect antidote.

Gratitude. It’s a simple, yet complex word. The definition I found which resonates most with me is something along the lines of: the quality of being thankful; a readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness. What a beautiful description.

It was the first time in my life I sat at home without work, it was the first time I didn't fill my days with errands and tasks. It was the first time I didn't rush to make it on time for plans with friends, it was the first time I felt like I had enough time in the day for me.