Hospital chaplain Christine Vaughan Davies writes a Substack newsletter called “Journeying Alongside.” A recent article is about the ordinariness and extraordinariness of waiting, and what we can do while waiting.
Her guidance is to keep breathing; focus on what you can control; say your hopes and fears aloud; anchor to the present moment (including the five senses exercise); and distract yourself (including physical movement). For those new to meditation or mindfulness, the chaplain’s guide is worth checking out.