As I sit in self-quarantine I am struck with all types of thoughts and anxieties. What is the question that this virus is the answer to? Maybe it is to teach all of us how important connection really is. Maybe it is to help us understand that the policies of hatred, zero sum, either/or., good guys/bad guys, etc. is ridiculous. What faith one is is less important than being a person of faith. Understanding that there are many paths to the Ineffable One and all paths are compatible with kindness, truth, mercy, love and compassion for everyone- not just those who agree with us/are members of our tribe.
I am anxious about contracting the Coronavirus, I am anxious about losing connection with community, I am anxious about other addicts losing connection to their communities. I am anxious about what isolation and social distancing is doing to our sense of caring for and about each other. I am anxious about what’s next and what does the future look like. I am anxious about hoarding and scarcity.
My solace comes in connection to my wife, Harriet Nadell Rossetto, my daughter, Heather Garrett, my grandson, Miles Stuart Garrett, my family, Neal Borovitz, Sheri Borovitz-Linda, Jeremy Borovitz, Abby Borovitz Friedman, Jessica Linda, Rachel Walentik, Josh Matthew Linda, Jeff Borovitz, Marina Chiaramonte, Catarina Chiaramonte, and all of you.
Thank you for your years of love and friendship