Easter 2020: A time of Unprecedented Renewal
As Easter Sunday comes to a close, I had to stop and reflect on the last month as I know it. In my 48 years of existence, I have never experienced anything like this. At times, it is unbelievable and scary. Stifling is an understatement.
As someone who truly lives life to the fullest and takes great joy in attending shows, concerts, dining out and quality time with friends, this has been a huge lifestyle adjustment. But to my surprise, it's not that bad. I have managed to look at the half full glass instead.
It's beautiful seeing people spend more time with family and loved ones and doing things like puzzles, making videos, exercising outdoors, cooking and spending more quality time together. I personally have finally found the time to finish some home projects and declutter and clean my house to the best it has been since I moved in three years ago.
There is some pressure in the social media world to emerge through this time with a new hobby, new talent or new side hustle and I say NO that mentality. This is a time for you to define what matters to you and how you want to spend it. It is unprecedented and for some it is lonely. Don't allow others to make you feel less than because you simply survived. Period.
As someone who actively manages stress, anxiety and depression, I have found healthy outlets such as running, yoga, virtual workouts, coloring, gardening and journaling to pass the time and thanks to social media, my friends are just a log on away. I also enjoy the company of my husband and dogs so the days are still full of laughter and memories.
Battling cancer prepared me for days like this. I vividly remember being in the hospital for a week and having to avoid close contact with people and trusting in the process. I knew that nothing bad lasts forever. It may take all the patience and hope you can muster but you only need a mustard seed sized seed of faith to grow.
As someone who truly lives life to the fullest and takes great joy in attending shows, concerts, dining out and quality time with friends, this has been a huge lifestyle adjustment. But to my surprise, it's not that bad. I have managed to look at the half full glass instead.
It's beautiful seeing people spend more time with family and loved ones and doing things like puzzles, making videos, exercising outdoors, cooking and spending more quality time together. I personally have finally found the time to finish some home projects and declutter and clean my house to the best it has been since I moved in three years ago.
There is some pressure in the social media world to emerge through this time with a new hobby, new talent or new side hustle and I say NO that mentality. This is a time for you to define what matters to you and how you want to spend it. It is unprecedented and for some it is lonely. Don't allow others to make you feel less than because you simply survived. Period.
As someone who actively manages stress, anxiety and depression, I have found healthy outlets such as running, yoga, virtual workouts, coloring, gardening and journaling to pass the time and thanks to social media, my friends are just a log on away. I also enjoy the company of my husband and dogs so the days are still full of laughter and memories.
Battling cancer prepared me for days like this. I vividly remember being in the hospital for a week and having to avoid close contact with people and trusting in the process. I knew that nothing bad lasts forever. It may take all the patience and hope you can muster but you only need a mustard seed sized seed of faith to grow.
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