The world of Tzu Chi May 2020 (Vol.122)

21 TZU CHI 122 Besides the five “Mindful Vitamins”, we can also use the Mindful-RAIN approach to manage our emotions and orient our mind towards positive and wholesome thoughts. ecognize our stressful thoughts and feelings (e.g., anxiety, frustration, anger, guilt) and remind ourselves that we are not alone in facing the Covid-19 situation; rather, it is a collective experience for humanity. ccept challenges with mindfulness and self-compassion. Acceptance does not mean waiting for a problem to resolve itself; it means identifying the problem, soothing the pain or frustration brought on by the problem and focusing on doing our best. dentify your needs and the resources available to support your needs. Instead of worrying obsessively and feeling helpless, focus on the tasks at hand. Asking for help is perfectly acceptable. We support one another in building a better world together. ew and meaningful ways of perceiving life. In other words, be grateful for the simple joys in life and direct your focus to the opportunities that have opened up, rather than obsessing over problems associated with the pandemic. To quote Vietnamese Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh, “The present moment is filled with joy and happiness. If you are attentive, you will see it.” A I N R Image source: Freepik.com Marching Forward Hand in Hand