In these COVID-19 times, connection and community has been of importance to me. Being at a distance from the people I love was affecting me. When the opportunity came for me to connect with my family, I got my ass on the plane. Yes, I got on the plane in this COVID era!
In Las Vegas, Nevada we had a mini family reunion. Our intention in gathering was to celebrate July birthdays. This reunion was one of the rare occasions we gathered without it being a funeral. Beyond the birthday celebrations, this was the first time since pre-covid where my soul felt full. It felt really good to be around people who love me. Not to mention, it felt good to be around Black people having a good Black time. I genuinely enjoyed myself.
What the reunion affirmed to me was mindfulness. Mindfulness of the moments I shouldn’t take for granted. To mindfully express gratitude, my goal is to actively make space for…
- Laughing. Big belly laughs are good for the soul.
- Listening to family stories. It’s important to pass down stories so future generations know their history.
- Appreciation of time and people. You never know when the moments you have with a person will be the last moment.
- More happiness and peace.
As we start a new week and month, what goal/thing in your life are you actively making space for and what intention will it serve?
Until next time,
-Peach
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