Last month I talked about perspective when it pertains to how we view ourselves. Since then our world has been impacted by the coronavirus/COVID-19. The phrase "social distancing" has become part of our everyday vocabulary along with "self-quarantine", "lockdown", and "essential workers". We all have our opinions on social distancing, and as I said last month, two people can be looking at the same thing and yet see it totally different. I don't want to make light of the illness that comes with this world-wide pandemic, because some have died as a result of it. But, we all have our own methods of coping with stress and mine is humor, so here it is: Perspectives on Quarantine Non-bookworm: I need to buy a year supply of toilet paper & noodles Bookworm: Woo hoo! I can now finish that book series! Author: Woo hoo! I have time to write (also feeling the bookworm's joy for reading). Perspectives on a Contagious Virus Non-bookworm: This is the end of the world as we know it. Bookworm: I wonder if this is like that story I read about? Author: Could I use this in a story? Has it already been overdone? As I read comments and posts on social media, I see a common thread of unrest and unhappiness. No one is expecting you to like what is going on, but if you chose to be miserable, you will be. Find a way to focus on what makes you happy. I have to go to my "essential" job, so I don't have the free time to write more or clean out closets, but I have a job. You may be staying at home and can catch-up on things you normally don't get to do. Whether going to a job or staying at home, both have positive and negatives sides--it's all about perspective. My main focus now days is trying to be content and thankful for what I do have. It is a better use of my energy than criticizing anyone or anything. As I said before comparing my situation to someone else's is never wise and will end in disaster, so I must make a conscious effort not to. For anyone who reads this, I hope you stay safe and can find a silver lining to the current cloudy situation as you attempt to maneuver through this temporary upset in your regularly scheduled routine.
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