I’d made a commitment: to be present with my husband. I was not there to brainstorm work solutions. I was not there to get a good workout or catch up on podcasts. I was there because my husband wanted me there and I love him and it hurts us both when I continually resist him.
The more we’re willing to lean into discomfort and listen with open minds and hearts, the greater our chance of healing the rifts among us.
COVID-19 is asking us to stop the distractions and allow ourselves to feel what we may have been avoiding.
What might the world look like if we all prioritized small, everyday acts of kindness?
It starts with an open heart.
If we can gently surrender our psychological defenses and practice emotional acceptance, we afford ourselves the space necessary to gain valuable perspective.