Like many of you, I've been spending a lot of time at home this past week with my family trying to absorb the constantly shifting reality of the current health crisis. During this time, I have found myself reflecting a lot about the meaning of community.
Each and every one of us are members of multiple communities and right now we are all being asked to make sacrifices - both large and small - for the greater good of our collective local and global community.
Personally, I have deep faith in the power of community - in our willingness to step forward to support each other in time of need, in our ability to problem solve our greatest challenges, and in our innate ability to collectively heal. And yet, I am also feeling isolated from my personal healing community, of which you are a valued part.
Some of you are feeling particularly vulnerable to this virus due to your risk factors. Some of you are struggling with how to proceed as caregivers of your loved ones. Some of you are facing immediate and stressful economic fallout. Some of you are struggling to manage your existing, underlying anxiety. And the list, of course, goes on.
Today I just want you to know that I am thinking about each and every one of you.
One of the most beautiful things I've learned over the years is that creating and holding space for another human being to express their raw, complex truth is powerful medicine.
Therefore, even though I temporarily closed my studio for the health and wellness of the greater community, I will be making myself available every day to connect with you.
I will be scheduling daily, complimentary phone calls with any client who would like to have an alternative, safe space to communicate the full range of their emotions and experience.
I will continue to offer and schedule individual remote healing sessions. If you are facing immediate economic hardship, I will provide free sessions to you during this challenging time.
Lastly, I invite you to simply reply to this email. Say hello. Let me know how you are doing. I really would like to know. And be sure to connect with me on social media so we can share ideas and encouragement during this isolating time.
Connection to community is never more vital than at times like these. Reflecting on the concentric circles of connection that I have built with all of you over the years fills me with awe, gratitude and hope.
Be Well,
Dana