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Hello PAC Family,

I know as the days go by we might feel more and more isolated from each other and the world. I feel that way in moments too. In one of these moments a friend sent me this poem:

Pandemic

1. What if you thought of it as the Jews consider the Sabbath— the most sacred of times? Cease from travel. Cease from buying and selling. Give up, just for now, on trying to make the world different than it is. Sing. Pray. Touch only those to whom you commit your life. Center down. And when your body has become still, reach out with your heart. Know that we are connected in ways that are terrifying and beautiful. (You could hardly deny it now.) Know that our lives are in one another’s hands. (Surely, that has come clear.) Do not reach out your hands. Reach out your heart. Reach out your words. Reach out all the tendrils of compassion that move, invisibly, where we cannot touch. Promise this world your love– for better or for worse, in sickness and in health, so long as we all shall live. –Lynn Ungar 3/11/20

I thought this was a wonderful way to look at it: acknowledging the fear but seeing the good.

SO, 2 things:

1. It’s okay to feel lonely and reach out to your community virtually. Build each other up. Call up a friend rather than text them. Check up on people you think may be struggling. Be vulnerable and work through this together. I’m available if you need someone to talk to, vent to, laugh or create with.

2. Keep on creating!! I know there is a lot of boredom and hopelessness out there. Use this abundance of free time to CREATE ART! Write a script. Choreograph a dance. Write a song. Make a video. Draw something. Sing! I know I’M going to be writing and dreaming AND I know that is going to keep me sane. Art both expresses your vulnerabilities while also bringing JOY! Whether you want to create on your own or collaborate, DO IT! Share your art with me, I know I’d love to see it!

I created this website to stay connected and share art!! Either share on the 'Stay connected Page' or email me something to post on this page!!

I love you all! Reach out if you need anything! Take care.

Best,

Ms. Bell

P.S. I’m a pro at giving tv/film recommendations as well if you need something to keep you occupied or give you inspiration.