Many reading this are quarantined or voluntarily remaining at home in an effort to do our part to contain this virus. But remember that while you are physically limited to the confines of your home, there are many ways that you are free to interact, seek adventure and experiences, and touch the lives of others.
Feeding your mind when isolated is so essential. And to assist with that, countless universities and museums are offering free online opportunities. You can take a course, virtually tour world-famous museums, or even dial-up a webcam to see the natural beauty that exists in the world, even when people are not physically there to see or tend to it.
And when you are ready for an adventure or vacation from home, grab a good book and allow yourself to be swept off to another time and place. Reading, rather than watching a movie or tv show, requires the use of your imagination. You picture what the author is describing. And you are free to create your own personal mental image of some far away and exotic locale.
Finally, don’t forget that you are not the only one feeling a bit alone and lost. Reach out to those you care about. Send a text or an email, not to share worry or bad news, but to share the fact that you love that person and are thinking of him or her. And although many don’t do this very often, take the time to call someone and enjoy the sound of their voice. You cannot physically visit, but you can connect. You won’t see that person’s smile when they answer your call, but you will hear the happiness in their voice. And nothing is as satisfying as sharing a laugh, not an LOL, but an actual laugh with someone you care about.
We all have things that we need to do and accomplish, but we also all need to find simple joys and happiness in each day. Don’t let this challenge rob you of these days of your life. Choose to find new or different ways to get the most out of each day that is gifted to you.
Lllooovvveeelllyyy. Yes, this challenge will pass too. We need each other to survive and in our technological age, we can reach out in many ways. So please, reach out any way you can. Every way you can. Love, kindness, patience, understanding, etc., possess the power to restrengthened and heal us in all challenges. We must reach out for that to happen. Please, reach out!
A kind word, a kind thought, a kind idea, an understanding suggesting, right now, how we treat each other is vital to our continued existence. Give the good you want to receive. Give it now!