Birthday blog, apr 3, 2020…I’m 69 today and am having a “hermit birthday” (thanks Bev for naming it.)
I haven’t written in forevea! It’s how many days of “stay at home” orders from the Governor? Sorry, not a fact I actually feel like I HAVE to know. Pardon my humor. Gottta still be able to laugh. Right?
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Update…written on April 4, 2020 after an important call with Meg Wheatley and small group facilitators in Warriors for the Human Spirit….
Being a Warrior means to work on ego-less-ness. That’s not what I did yesterday on my birthday. This crisis is not about ME. It’s about how to best serve those in need. I have a roof over my head, food on the table, and I’ll get my social security checks….and down the road…whatever the federal government decides to send to me. I am not “unemployed.” I haven’t done my taxes yet, but I will be able to handle whatever comes my way. I will be moving on may 1 to Becketwood Cooperative in south mpls. I need to be PRESENT for it and do it. I need to be PRESENT for Pat, my partner, even though I can’t be with her. She too is blessed, and she is doing ok. She a lucky one – roof over her head, food on the table, great staff at Cecilia’s Place and wonderful Grace Hospice caring for her.
Yesterday I ran errands, drove around outdoors and got shit done. I smiled a lot. Today, I’m going to shower (since I can’t swim in a pool) and then go OUTSIDE to be with nature, though I live in Mpls, I can still walk around a bit.
I’m going to stop now and post this and write again in a bit. It’s time to be of service. I’m particularly willing to serve elders here locally. What do some of us need to survive? Please let me know. I don’t want to do another zoom call to add to the “busy” list. What will best serve us? Hugs virtually to all…..lisa
Lisa Albrecht 