What is left over

I feel that I have many things to say. I am not sure, though, how well they can be put into words yet. I feel them in my body when I move. I feel the constrictions in certain spots, certain movements being more difficult than usual. But I keep moving, everyday, because I know that movement heals.

A lot of people have a lot to say lately. Insightful things. It's amazing. How often are we able to sit with our thoughts and write them out? Amongst this chaos, it has been one of the most important things to do, and more people are doing that than usual.

Our world has been flipped upside down. Many of us feel like our lives have been stripped away. But now I ask something challenging: allow yourself to unravel.

As you watch the parts of your life you identify with fall away,

as you interact with the people around you,

as you take new steps in this upside down world,

allow yourself to unravel.

It's a terrifying concept - to watch the thread that's been woven through your life begin to unwind, to think of the cloth that was once there and has now fallen apart. And seeing the string that's left hanging can be discouraging. But remember, in order to transform, in order to weave a new cloth, we must first unwind and address those points of ourselves where the knots have been overlooked. Because transformation at this time is a must.

Could you imagine how much more terrifying it would be if we didn't transform at this time?

As we sit in stillness, we are forced to confront these points of ourselves. We must become aware of whether the knot is in the fabric or in the accusatory mind. By facing these parts of ourselves, we are cleansing our relationship with the world. We are seeing with a fresh pair of eyes that which we have perhaps taken for granted.

When we (America, the world, our communities, etc) walk out of this, I hope everyone does so with a renewed empathy. I hope everyone awakens to the fact that humanity is in our being, not our material nature.

We are not what we do, who we are with, what we have, where we go, or what we offer up, but I hope we all begin to offer up more. What is left when you unravel yourself from these identifications?

Every conversation is a chance to build upon our collective consciousness. How will we reshape (our selves, lives, relationships) when we allow presumption to fall away and vulnerability to enter in?

Every day is a new day, and while some things may seem repetitive, we are always experiencing this very moment for the very first time. What feelings arise when we watch the nuance of each moment play out in real time?

When we become more mindful of our experiences, our choices within them might alter. We just might transform. And if they don't, perhaps this will only affirm our current actions more. But before we find this out, we must allow ourselves to unravel.

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There is a lot of heaviness in this concept. Your ability to let go may vary. It will be uncomfortable. Trust me, I am experiencing it just as much when I attempt this. Everything I say to you I am also saying to myself. Be kind to yourself in these times, allow softness. Accept vulnerability and let presumption fall away when you interact with yourself as well. I hope you are all doing your best to stay healthy, content, and feeling supported. It's beautiful to see how necessary human connection is, how much we rely on community. Let yourself rely on your community.

I hope I've articulated my feelings well enough. There are gaps I left unfilled, no doubt. I am always open to continue the conversation, so comments are encouraged. Although, I cannot guarantee I will be able to find an answer for every opening at this time. Perhaps you can be of some assistance.

Deep breaths,

Hannah