Tara

Tara Weinberg, USA Hello from Ashland, Oregon! I’m Tara Weinberg; it’s nice to (virtually) meet you 🙂 I am writing to you from my home office/classroom to give you an idea of how life has changed since the pandemic struck. I am an English Language teacher at St. Mary’s School in Medford. Our school is…

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Nancy

Nancy, USA Hi! I’m Nancy Soares from Ashland. Covid has been a blessing for me. My family and friends are doing well and no one has been sick or has died. When the lockdown in Oregon began, I was out of town taking lessons in rolling a whitewater kayak. When I got home I carried…

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Freedom

Devon, USA Ashland, Oregon  I am grateful to each and everyone of you, for your open-hearted sharing.It makes my heart sing to hear about your experiences. I am a 52 year old, married, mother of two teenage girls, who is a caregiver to the elderly. I also hold space for our Jivana Yoga Group here…

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Gail

Gail, Ashland group The year of the Covid 19 pandemic saw the death of my husband, though he was not infected with the virus. Instead of family and well-wishers congregating for his transition, we spent it alone. He had lost his ability to speak and was unable to communicate his wishes but I could see…

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Shelter from the storm

Ross FinneyAshland, Oregon United States of America First off, I am very fortunate to have remained healthy and safe throughout the pandemic. Neither I, nor anyone in my immediate and extended families, have contracted the COVID-19 virus. Health is wealth! Generally, my experience during COVID has been quite like that shared by others. After many…

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Celeste

Celeste MarokusAshland, Oregon, USA I often reflect upon Ācārya’s words spoken at the beginning of this: “the real cause of this burning problem is the violence conducted in this earth about insects, animals, birds. Or even all different types of living beings, including vegetation. We are too selfish”. During this time of Covid, I reflect…

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