I have a difficult time absorbing the COVID-19 pandemic impacts. Seeing my world, country, city, neighborhood, and family deal with so much loss can be overwhelming. My clients frequently say they want a better work-life balance, but now, it feels like the universe is saying, "you thought that was hard, here balance this!" So, we are now genuinely trying to balance work and life.
When challenged with circumstances that are beyond our control, it is our feelings that most direct our actions. My challenge is balancing apathy and inspiration. Moving from "there's nothing I can do" to "how can I serve?" I want more inspiration and less apathy. I don't want to feel apathetic at all. Yet, I know that apathy is a normal feeling during transitions, and to deny our feelings is to deny ourselves.
So let it RAIN on your apathy. Recognize that the feelings of apathy are with you. Allow the experience to be there. Investigate with interest and care. Is there a topic or action associated with your indifference? Do you notice a frequency or a trigger for these feelings? Finally, Nurture with self-compassion. We are complicated beings with competing feelings and thoughts.
May you be filled with loving-kindness.
May you be safe from inner and outer danger.
May you be well in body, mind, and spirit.
May you be at ease and happy.
And
May you be inspired.
~Neal