I was setting out for my walk with my dog one morning recently. It was a bright, sunny day. I was feeling grateful that I was able to enjoy the Spring sunshine and thinking of all the people that have been lost in such a short time and of the people left behind who are grieving.

As I began my meditation this morning, I saw a view of the Earth, quite pale and perfectly still, as if paused for a while. It was as if the Earth needs to take a breath and rebalance as we struggle with the dramatic change in our daily lives.

We find ourselves in very uncertain times. We are being called upon to reach deep into our own individual resources. Anxiety is prevalent everywhere and we need to nurture ourselves in what is a threatening environment for everyone.