“If you must look back, do so forgivingly. If you must look forward, do so prayerfully. However, the wisest thing you can do is to be present in the present. Gratefully.”

- Maya Angelou

These last few weeks in the U.S. have been unprecedented, confusing, difficult, frustrating, scary, and filled with grief. To manage my stress, I’ve been incorporating mind/body strategies. Thinking about the future now increases my anxiety and fear, so focusing on my body through practical strategies and connecting with loved ones gives me a positive experience in the present moment, as I practice a more still presence.