Reflection

As we reflect on this last couple of weeks, it's hard not to react - to tighten, to contract with fear and disappointment. Given the uncertainty there are many questions about how the future will unfold. Although our fear tends to make us reactive and inflames a desire to control our environments, we must make this an opportunity to go deep within and find our strength, our power, our voices.

Out of the darkness comes the light.

Through this, let's remember to breathe deeply. Meditate. Stay grounded. Turn the music up loud and dance with our loved ones. We must strengthen and deepen our roots. Stand strong in our beliefs. Be kind to others. Be willing to look at our own internalized 'isms' and 'phobias'. Let's make an effort meet our neighbors. Do something kind for another person today. Let's all deepen our involvement in our communities. Let's gather together and make a stronger commitment to take care of ourselves, our families and our communities.

Annabelle Snow and Lili Scott, co-owners and the entire staff at North Portland Wellness Center