Shifting Perspectives: From "Quarantine" to "Retreat"

So beautiful, so true. Whether you are a meditator or not, may we all use this time of "retreat" from our daily grind wisely -- to rest, to recuperate, to reconnect with ourselves and others. But mostly, to rekindle and expand our innate capacities for love, kindness and compassion, and support those less fortunate than us. If we do, we'll have a chance at emerging from this stronger, wiser and more resilient, together. Read on...👇🏼

"In a pandemic, self-isolation is called quarantine. In Buddhism, it is called retreat. From the cave of our home, like the meditators of ancient times, we can consciously kindle the lamp of compassion and connection."

~ Lama Willa Miller

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