Coronavirus is increasing the load each of us is carrying, and as that load continues to rise over time, it will aggravate our underlying conditions or our weakest links.

As the days and weeks pass and we're still living in isolation, I'm seeing new patterns emerge in my family that seem reflective of the larger societal change we need to make.

In addition to all the obvious ways this pandemic is affecting your life, it’s also shining a light on your shadow. Have you noticed?

Now’s a good time to talk about intense emotions – the kind that swell and threaten to drown us. When we can’t bear witness, hold ourselves and let the wave of emotion move through us, it gets diverted.

About ten days ago I was following the Coronavirus very closely. I read a lot of articles and watched many videos. As a health practitioner, I felt I needed to stay informed.

It's possible for the current coronavirus anxiety to aggravate underlying health conditions. The load that we're carrying is higher, as is overall stress.

We can't think our way out of coronavirus anxiety. Thinking looks for a reason why we shouldn't worry. Some people convince themselves that it isn't that much of a threat, and they reduce their worry that way.

The Coronavirus is asking us to take more care. You may find that your body is extra chatty these days. It may be expressing the collective stress and the additional burden in many ways.

Right now, mindfulness practices of every kind are essential to your day.

To cope with the collective COVID-19 anxiety, practice coming back to yourself.