The purpose of my Wellness Wednesday Blog is to share information on yoga, meditation, healthy eating and lifestyle and to encourage my readers to make their self care their #1 priority.  I shy away from politics and devastating world events because they rarely offer anything positive or uplifting.  

I’m making an exception for today’s blog because I feel compelled to take a moment to talk about the situation in Ukraine.  I do not wish to discuss my feelings on Putin or the world’s response to this war, but encourage all of us to take a moment to think about what is happening to the people of Ukraine.  

When the world is presented with yet another horror, we need to dig deep to connect to love and peace. Even if we are fortunate enough not to be directly impacted by this, we will still feel collective despair and ask why is this happening.  

I feel helpless and somewhat speechless except to persuade you to ensure that your thoughts and actions come from a place of love and peace. These healing feelings are powerful and have a ripple effect around you and the rest of the world.  Let’s send the people of Ukraine some ammunition of love and peace.  Perhaps say a prayer, or consider repeating this loving-kindness Metta Meditation/Prayer:  

May you be happy. 

May you be healthy. 

May you be safe. 

May you know peace. 

If you are interested in doing more, here’s an article with a list of charities to donate to in Canada-Donations    

I found the following video and article helpful in understanding the history and what is happening today. 

Calm any internal wars.

I am sending you deep Metta, peace and blessings.  

Anita