Staying Well and Living Lovingly Sometimes, it helps to sit in the tide pool. Let everything swirl around you: the anxiety, the worry, the chaos, the fear and uncertainty. Let yourself settle. The water will continue to move. Sometimes, it helps to sit and settle. How do we stay well and live lovingly at a time like this?  As all the uncertainty swirls around us, as we settle into this "new (temporary) normal," some of our deeper desires emerge: the desire to care, the desire to connect, the desire to love. We notice that staying well during the turmoil of COVID-19 doesn't just mean hand washing. Staying well means calling a friend, picking up groceries for a neighbor, and playing with my kids. Staying well means praying for those who are suffering from this disease and whose lives are most impacted. Staying well means caring for myself in social isolation: setting an intention for each day, embracing quiet time, and discovering a new routine.    We are all doing our best to navigate these waters. We will make mistakes. We will get discouraged and frustrated. We will get scared. As we fumble through how to be, let us gently remind ourselves that we won't get everything right. We can't live perfectly; but we can live lovingly and trust that God is with us in the struggle. Ignatian Yoga would like to share our desires to care and connect with you. Here are some resources to help you sit and settle, to help you find words to pray, and to inspire you to live lovingly. The Ignatian Yoga YouTube channel We have created a number of videos over the past few years. Check out our YouTube channel for various Ignatian Yoga classes and talks, including an hour-long class filmed this week by Bobby Karle, SJ (pictured below).  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpRXkluoIwUDeKtbmI4cjHw Ignatian Solidarity Network  ISN is offering a variety of reflections and prayers in light of the Coronavirus epidemic. https://ignatiansolidarity.net/ Book List Looking for an inspiring read? Trying to pass the time? Want to learn something new about Ignatian spirituality or yoga while you're stuck at home? Check out our book list.  https://ignatianyoga.com/faq/ Stay Tuned We are are discerning more ways to share Ignatian spirituality and yoga during the coming days and weeks!   Yoga for calm and focus Co-founder Bobby Karle, SJ, shares an Ignatian Yoga session to follow along at home. Take some time this week to check in with God and yourself.  We are grateful to accompany you during this time.  Although we are unable to offer retreats at this time, we will continue to share resources. We will continue striving to cultivate a community of prayer and support. Thank you for being a part of Ignatian Yoga. Stay connected and take care!  Connect with us on social media for more inspiration at the intersections of Ignatian spirituality, Yoga, social justice, community, faith, & embodiment! Christ's peace and namaste, the Ignatian Yoga team

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