Finding Peace through a global pandemic

We are at a time of uncertainty in the world with self-quarantines, city lockdowns, and overrun hospitals fighting this dangerous virus. I know I’m not alone in looking to find some normality, and peace during this chapter in our history.

As a kid, my Mother used to say, “Get a new hobby”, Go outside and play, and “That TV will drain your brain”. Now more than ever, do I understand what sound advice that was. We all can apply that simple wisdom to our current situation.

As we are approaching week three at home, working from our laptops is beginning to feel a lot liken the movie Groundhogs day, where every day runs into the next. With so many unknowns and the 24-hour news updates, I decided to apply those childhood words of wisdom from over 35 years ago.

Those words are what prompted me start writing this blog post, which I had been collecting virtual dusk for months. It’s one of my hobbies that I enjoy and was too busy to keep up under while working long hours in the city.

Since spring is in full swing, I recommend taking a break walking around your neighborhood or backyard to observe the many gorgeous colors. Personally, I find it gives so much peace, clarity and the colorful flowers in bloom doesn’t hurt either. The last recommendation resonated with me strongly, in these uncertain times we want to feel connected and up to date on this pandemic, but limiting your time to news may be beneficial. I’m not suggesting tune out, and of course we want to be informed, but less is more. I feel it will cause more anxiety, and the repetitive negativity can’t be healthy for us, I limit the news to morning g only, so I can get started with my day,

I would love to know what you are doing to keep busy and productive during these uncertain times Are you cooking more, organizing, binge watching a new Netflix series? Let me know in the comments below and most importantly, be safe and remember this too shall pass…