Whether you agree with it or not, we are all in lockdown mode. I find myself facing a few introspective questions:
- How do I amuse myself?
- What should we have for dinner times infinity?
- Do I need to get ready if no one will be seeing me ( akin to a falling tree making a sound if no one is in the forest)
Maybe we needed this psychological reset where we use technology to bring us closer to people rather than to avoid them. I am inspired by all of the group video settings bringing classrooms, colleagues and concerts together in virtual reality. This time of sequestering has shown us that we really do need one another. That’s rather uplifting in itself.
My youngest college student came home. That was a bonus too. It’s a great reminder of the perks of parenting. We have shared so many good memories worth revisiting and the sound of laughter of a loved one in the home is priceless.
There’s also the fact that so many of us are running ourselves ragged on little fuel…forcing movement without sleeping enough, eating very well or pausing for these deeper human interactions. We were all forced to stop in our tracks and look around,discover where we are and where we need to reposition.
I’m considering this the big reset not because of economics or politics but because it may just be that taking a breather was a necessity for a life more fulfilled with the things that truly matter…our loved ones, our health, and a willingness to cooperate better with one another.
I truly hope we come out of this stronger and wiser and especially with greater empathy. I’m proud of my community efforts and of the population in general for taking this time to think about everyone’s wellbeing. I hope we can feel united again.
Good Luck Magpie 