Suburban Malaise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It’s been a week and I’m getting all moody & existential. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
My dad is in hospice a few neighborhoods away and his wife doesn’t want anyone to go over. It’s disappointing and complicated, but understandable. We’re in a massive pandemic and my father is frail. Since Victor & I have been traveling so much this past year, I haven’t seen my pops or a lot of folks on the regular. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Will he live to see the end of this crisis? Will I?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I consider myself an introvert and love solitary activities, because my creative practice flourishes when I’m alone. To keep balance between these artistic spurts, I have a mental health protocol that has now been interrupted:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Have I eaten?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Have I slept?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Have I exercised?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Have I bathed?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I used to swim to keep my exercise up and liberate my body from stress. I’m sure many of you have delighted in the mind-clearing meditation that physical activity provides. But all the gyms are closed due to the CabronaVirus, including my access to a pool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So now all I have is yoga & meditation. Along with gardening, these have been my lifelines. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Online yoga videos have been a godsend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And as cheesy as it sounds, Deepak Chopra\/Oprah Winfrey have an app that’s a great meditation tool. There’s all these great 21 day theme programs like “Getting Unstuck” or “Become What You Believe.” The app always has a free meditation cycle going. Before the pandemic hit the Americas, I completed their “Perfect Health” meditation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n