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A long time ago in a different life (or at least i A long time ago in a different life (or at least it feels that way) I was riding in a car at night with @whereissionnie to meet up with @ruthielindsey and @1924us for bonfires and general cabin shenanigans outside of Nashville. 

I remember the drive so well. It’s a conversation that always stuck with me. We talked about trauma and crisis. And I don’t know much, but I shared the only thing I know, a thing that has served me well through the natural undulations life is bound to bring.

And that is simply sometimes you have to cling to the mast. You aren’t doing anything but surviving but that’s the most important work of all. Because the storm WILL pass. And you‘ll be left standing.

And when it does you can mend the sails. Untangle the ropes. And get on with the business of sailing.

I’ve learned to give myself permission to do nothing but make it through. To sleep a little too late. To dance in front of the mirror and feel myself even when I look ridiculous. To load and unload the dishwasher and allow that to be a great victory. To dress like a cartoon character in nothing but white t-shirts and denim shorts.  To eat mac & cheese from a box and frozen chicken nuggets sometimes. To not respond to text messages. To flail and get back up over and over. To ask for help. A lot.

And also permission to feel it all. Rage. Grief. Joy. Hope and hopelessness. And sometimes all within the span of a few minutes. 

And most of all, whether navigating calm waters or stormy ones, what matters more than anything is the crew you’re doing it with. Surround yourself with solid people.

People that challenge you with compassion. And humor. People whose strengths buttress your weakness. People that don’t judge you. That believe in you even when you think they’re maniacs for doing so.

I know a disproportionate amount of us have had rough seas this year. Cling to the mast in the storm. Choose your crew wisely. No storm ever lasted forever. But there never was a last storm in the world. Accept that they will come and be prepared.

Fresh Milk | What to Do, Watch, Learn & Listen to During Isolation

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03.20.2020

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Nothing about this week has been “business as usual.” For what feels like the first time in my lifetime, the entire world has turned its focus to a unifying crisis — the COVID-19 pandemic. Jobs are being lost by the thousands, whole industries are on the brink of breakdown, schools are closed, and for so many, going into work feels like entering a warzone. People are afraid of each other, of touching things, of the future. Conversations about anxiety and mental health are at an all-time high. Our lives are being disrupted and reshaped in very challenging ways almost overnight. It’s a lot. On top of everything, we’re trying to figure out what to do while we’re in isolation to keep our lives moving forward and keep our sanity while we’re at it.

As important as it is for us to all stay informed about the developing pandemic, hitting refresh on the newsfeed a hundred times a day and stewing in fear is only going to make the isolation harder. We still need to laugh, learn, move our bodies, create, eat good food, and hold those we are isolated with.

I’ve created a little round-up this week of events and resources all across the internet of things you can do, watch, and learn while you’re hibernating at home. People all across the globe are coming up with creative ways to keep connecting and growing, and I want to share some of them with you!

I’ve also put together a little Spotify playlist of “Quarantunes.” Songs most of us have probably heard that offer a little lighthearted poke at the current state of affairs. Like I said, we’ve still got to laugh, and listening to MC Hammer’s “You Can’t Touch This” right now offers an entirely new perspective on the 90s hit.

Click the link below to open the playlist in your Spotify account!

Quarantunes Playlistquarantines spotify playlist

  1. Dancing on My Own – Robyn
  2. Don’t Stand So Close to Me – The Police
  3. New World Coming – Mama Cass
  4. It’s The End of The World – REM
  5. Don’t You Forget About Me – Simple Minds
  6. Isolation – John Lennon
  7. I Think We’re Alone Now – Tiffany
  8. All By Myself – Eric Carmen
  9. U Can’t Touch This – MC Hammer
  10. Glad I’m Alive – Def Leppard
  11. Tired of Being Alone – Al Green
  12. Dancing With Myself – Billy Idol
  13. Alone – Heart
  14. Make Your Own Kinda Music – Mama Cass

What To Do, Watch, Learn, and Listen to During Isolation

  1. Learn how to piece a scrap quilt with Folk Fibers Marie Ambrose.
  2. Follow Jamie Beck of Ann Street Studio on Instagram Stories as she creates her daily #isolationcreation photo.
  3. “Quarantine Productions” Daily Euphorium shorts from Cottage 8 Films.
  4. Join Dance Church this Sunday (3/22/2020) at 10am PST / 1pm EST for a remote LIVE dance party.
  5. 100 Screen-Free things to do with kids at home!
  6. Take a virtual tour of a museum.
  7. Cannelle Vanille’s Aran Goyoaga is doing an IG LIVE on Friday (3/20/2020) at 9am PST answering questions about gluten-free bread baking!
  8. Learn how to do breathwork on Friday (3/20/2020) at 5pm PST with Molly Hayward via Blood + Milk’s IG LIVE.
  9. A FREE 50 minute meditation and yoga class ℅ The Remedy Works on Blood + Milk’s IG LIVE Saturday (3/21/2020) at 9am PST.
  10. Pandemica Online: FREE LIVE Music on FB Live ALL WEEKEND LONG. (3/21 – 3/22) 
  11. Join A Daily Something’s Live Slow Challenge that gets delivered to your inbox weekly!
  12. Check out Ponderosa and Thyme’s brand new online meditation “Sun Shines Eternal” and try out the Ponderosa online classroom FREE for 3 days! 
  13. Melissa Griffin’s new 5-day, FREE Digital Retreat “The Limitless Entrepreneur.”
  14. Have a Netflix Party with anyone, anywhere (as long as they have Netflix, too)! 
  15. Headspace is offering some free meditations, sleep and movement exercises called “Weathering the Storm” to people who are needing some extra support during this time of crisis.

I hope a few of these links help you pass the extra time at home with intention and bring you some hopeful peace.

xo – Beth

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4 thoughts on “Fresh Milk | What to Do, Watch, Learn & Listen to During Isolation”

  1. Jo says:
    March 24, 2020 at 11:42 am

    Thank you for all your fantastic collections and positivity. Stay well.

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  2. Jenny Depa says:
    March 24, 2020 at 2:41 pm

    Thanks for your words of encouragement! Stay safe, stay home, stay healthy… and I would add, save lives!

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  3. Days Of Camille says:
    March 24, 2020 at 10:23 pm

    Thank you so much for your post 🧡

    Reply
  4. Nanette says:
    March 31, 2020 at 10:11 am

    Love this post! Thank you! One of the links is not working for me…what is the link to the 100 screen free things to do with your kids? Thanks!

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