Choose Love

Employing a program designed for students returning to campus during COVID-19, we developed a mindful community based on trust and support. Circle shares, where students gathered in extended groups, fostered solidarity as each individual expressed their feelings, being as vulnerable as they felt comfortable. Students then took mindful walks around campus, sharing feelings with peers, and finding strength and commonality in their discussions. Positive journaling also helped students to find silver linings, discovering they were hiking and cycling more, and appreciating the family and friends they were unable to see, leading to deeper connections once the world reopens.