Weekend Wisdom: What we are quickly learning is that so much of what we thought mattered, does not.

Last weekend I was here …

I’m especially grateful right now to live in a place with remote areas to explore and enjoy. On a hike by this reservoir, we only saw a few people from a distance. Even the city is quiet now, but my heart is craving dirt, water, flowers, trees and fresh air.

What is your heart craving? This is a great time to ask and honor that question.

Ok … onto the favorites.

Last weekend I gave you @dogsworkingfromhome and this weekend, @alpacasofinstagram. I love sharing the accounts in my Instagram feed that make me stop and smile.

Every time I listen to this podcast episode, I have more perspective about the current situation (and my heart rate drops a few beats).

I recorded this video with a little advice to make your calls with friends and family even better right now.

If you are looking for book recommendations, here you go.

A very wise answer to the question we are all asking, “Is everything going to be okay?”

I’m taking my mornings slowly with this classical playlist.

Here are 20 mind and body tools to help with anxiety.

If you have extra time, here are 5 decluttering challenges to consider.

The Mask Project is working. More than 300 factories have offered to help.

I could watch this dog do yoga all day long.

My parents live in Italy and they are inspiring me to stay home and take good care with the greater good in mind. This article was a reminder of that.

And my Instagram fav of the week is from @letterfolk with this reminder to speak kindly to yourself.

I hope you enjoy this edition of Weekend Favorites and have a beautiful, safe, healthy, loving weekend.

xo,

Courtney