Amtrak Settlement

online videos and podcasts. The important part of mindful meditation is to truly be in the moment and be patient. Don’t force it. Just be. Start with 5 minutes and gradually move up to longer times.

4. Your body is your temple. When our world is a little off, we tend to put our body on the back burner by not eating well, drinking too much, not sleeping or exercising too much or too little. The reality is we all know deep down that when we do something to benefit our body, like eat better or exercise more, we feel better, have a more positive state of mind and are more productive.

5. Be there for others. Yes, we live our own lives and have our own struggles. But, there is always someone in a more difficult position than ourselves. A simple smile and hello to a stranger or neighbor can instantly turn their day and mood around. And it can turn yours around as well. As Mahatma Gandhi wrote, “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.”

6. Get outside. Sometimes being outside alone is easier than being with people. Studies have shown that being outside and connecting with nature slows our perception of time and brings us into the present. Go for a walk, sit in the rose gardens or the Arboretum. A little time outside each day is good for the soul. 7. Practice loving-kindness meditation. Loving-kindness meditation increases happiness in part by making people feel more connected to others—to loved ones, acquaintances and even strangers. Research suggests that when people practice loving-kindness meditation regularly, they start automatically reacting more positively to others—and their social interactions and close relationships become more satisfying.

8. Be your own #1. “If you make friends with yourself, you will never be alone,” wrote Maxwell Maltz. The ability to be alone with yourself allows you to do what you please. You can live life to the beat of your own drum. You can do what you want. Eat what you want. Go where you want. Being alone allows us to truly reset and helps us be the best versions of ourselves possible.

Remember, you are not alone. We are all in the same place. We hope that these tips have helped you. And if you are looking to connect with others in our community, we invite you to join us on It Starts with Hello, our virtual gathering every Tuesday and Thursday at noon. Please visit hellostartsnow.org for more information.

Information from this article taken from Eight Ways to Ease the Pain of Loneliness by Emma Seppala, Ph.D., https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/eight_ways_to_ease_the_ pain_of_loneliness.

$2.25 Million ADA Amtrak Settlement

Amtrak began accepting claims for monetary compensation for people with mobility disabilities who traveled or wanted to travel from or to one of 78 stations and encountered accessibility issues. Claims must be submitted by May 29, 2021. Under the agreement, Amtrak will fix inaccessible stations and pay $2.25 million to victims hurt by inaccessibility at the 78 stations including the Elko station. Questions about making claims should be directed to the settlement administrator at: AmtrakDisabilitySettlement.com; info@AmtrakDisabilitySettlement.com; toll free at 1-888-334-6165, and TTY 1-866-411-6976.