I noticed, Dan.

Noticed what? Dan the observer of me in retreat.

Well, you look concerned. Are you?

Shouldn’t I be? All of us are supposed to stay at home under the threat of unwittingly spreading the COVID-19 virus.

Yeah. It makes sense to be concerned, but.

Well, I’m trying to prepare to carry out work online and have so much to do…

So does everyone.

Of course. You know, I am really enjoying how much those I work with are collaborating to get things done.

So what’s the problem?

I guess there’s really no problem as such…

And? … I guess, I’m wondering about when you sit in meditation. By the way, good job getting in extra meditation each day. You’re coming along good with that.

Thanks.

When you sit in meditation, what are you noticing?

Well, if there’s really nothing wrong, then what could it be?

Good question.

…

Oh, I remember now. Anytime I am concerned it is from giving up a sense of taking care of business from within. You know, that is what I haven’t been noticing.

What do you mean?

That the concerns I have are about what is coming at me from without, not within.

You mean, things are okay?

Yeah. Mostly. Of course, concerns related to the virus and the need to be vigilant, responsible, and careful are all real things, but the concern comes from taking cues from without.

And, therefore, not what?

Acting within, including allowing myself to be calm. But I’m reading a book that gave me another insight related to that.

What’s that?

Dan, the observer, this is Dan in retreat signing off.

Hey?!

Don’t worry. That insight will be in my next blog.

For now, I’m going to get back to taking care of business.