I do not have any symptoms today. I am feeling more and more grateful, as each day I am hearing from people who are testing negative. This still makes me wonder about myself, but I accept that all is unfolding as it should. I feel good and yesterday, I actually got some work done from home.

Although I am an example of a vaccinated person who contracted COVID19 with mild symptoms, I am more than that. I am a Spiritual Being who believes in perfect health no matter what.

I also want to share my feelings about “caution.” Yes, we should be cautious. We should follow our intuition. We should listen to science. We should stay spiritually fit. What I am concerned about is that we will continue to be fearful. Just because I contracted this virus in spite of the vaccine and in spite of my spiritual life, isn’t a cause for alarm. I trust that everyone will feel more confidence because of my experience. I trust that everyone will take care of themselves, but will continue to trust life and health.

I do not know how, why or when I contracted this virus. At this point, it doesn’t really matter anymore. The only thing that matters now is faith in ourselves and our immune systems. The choice to vaccinate is our choice. I am glad that it was my decision, not just because of what happened here, but because it was the responsible thing for me to do as a public figure and leader.

I am not afraid of a vaccine or COVID19 because I know there is a Power within me that is greater than all of this. It responds to my belief about all of this. I choose to believe that the vaccine is for me, not against me. I choose to believe that people are here to help me, not destroy me. I choose to believe in love, not fear. I choose to believe that no matter what happens to me, it is happening through me and for me. I also choose to allow you to have your own beliefs. I trust they will serve you and guide you in love for yourself and others.

Yesterday, I found out that the 98 year old woman I was with last weekend, tested negative. It was at her birthday party that I last saw her. There was so much love present there, and everyone tested negative. I am grateful. What does all this mean. Time will tell or maybe not. Again, my gratitude is what I focus on.

Love and Aloha,

Rev. Rita