We are in the wave now. I have been getting a lot of calls from friends who are feeling very anxious and alone. Understandably so. All anyone can talk about is the virus. There is nothing untouched by this. I’ve been asked how I am coping and I thought I would list a few of my favorite methods here.

1. Work out. Break a sweat and burn off any energies that are wigging you out.
2. Get some sunlight. Low vitamin D levels during winter are one of the things that permit viral epidemics.
3. Wim Hof. I love this breathing exercise. I started doing it after reading that it could help balance my hormones and while that may be happening I continue to do it because it makes me feel fucking amazing.
4. Turn it up. Get some music going, dance it off or listen to some sad bastard stuff and cry it out. Music increases dopamine and boosts your immune system. It can even change your perception of time. Music engages every part of your brain.. so choose wisely what you are engaging it with.
5. Connect how you can. Call someone. Write a letter. Go live. Just reach out. Tell someone you are thinking of them. Im excited to see how creative everyone gets in their communication over the coming weeks.
6. Not to keep harping on it but.. get creative. Make something if you have some energy to burn or stress to release.
7. Eat as much fresh food as you can. We could all be leaning on pantry staples soon enough but fresh fruits and veg will keep you grounded and connected to your physical environment. While providing you with nutrients you really need to keep your immune system going strong.
8. Be in the moment. Don’t think about what is not happening or what could happen. Who is not here or where you wish you were. Maybe the moment is uncomfortable. Just feel what you feel and stay with it. We only get chased by the things we run from.

Day 69: Leftover garlic mashed potatoes with spinach, carrots, scallions, pesto + farm egg.