It’s been a while since I’ve posted anything on here. I’ve been struggling with doubt, anxiety, and depression, even before the covid-19 pandemic swept across the world. I don’t even know what to say first. I have so many thoughts and emotions swirling around like an F5 tornado. I’m not sure what to drop first.
First of all, I gotta say, for the record, I could feel it in my gut that something huge was going to happen this year. I didn’t know if it would be good or bad. Regardless, I was still excited. *Poof* my excitement is gone. I’m not a fan of what is going on out there.
In all my hours of worrying about things that will never happen, pandemic was never one of them. I have not mentally prepared for what I’m going through and it has left me confused. Ironically, I of all people, am feeling calm yet anxious at the same time. Not anxious like “Am I going to get sick?” but more like trying to figure out what is most important. What do I NEED to buy? What do I NEED to do?
One thing covid-19 teaches us is what is most important? Toilet paper obviously! Haha! But seriously, how many time have you heard ESSENTIAL personnel or ESSENTIAL businesses? Doctors, nurses, elderly caretakers, cashiers, first responders, pharmacists, IT support etc. Grocery stores, pharmacies, medical clinics, hospitals, etc. Really that is just the bare bones – survival mode.
What else is important? Covid-19 also teaches us to slow down and smell the roses. Spend more time playing with your kids. Pick up a book and read it. Cook a good healthy meal. Workout daily. Learn a new craft. Organize the house. Go for a walk or run around the neighborhood. Maybe you could say these things are important too…
Covid-19 has also highlighted everything we have taken for granted. Like getting together with friends, going to church every weekend, toilet paper, daycare services, school lunches, school teachers, healthcare and vaccines. These are all very important too!
Life after covid-19 may look a little different but mostly good things. It really sucks right now but it’s the kick in the butt we need. What positive outcomes do you anticipate coming from all this?
