With more snow – means we aren’t outside much yet. But I know there is light at the end of the tunnel on this.
With all the news alerts, changing rules, and waiting for funding to help us all through this – I have been finding I have been paying attention to the weather even more than usual.
Since the other day, when the first day of spring sprung, I have been looking outside and watching as the temperature dropped but the sun stayed out. This past weekend, we had a quiet weekend (as did most). Only going out when we needed something, otherwise, just trying to putter at my to-do list and spend time with the family.
Then yesterday, we got more snow (now is that really a surprise, no) and though it is slightly “irritating” right now, I’m trying to keep my glass half-full with all that we are trying to get accustomed to.
With the snow, comes the perspective that we need to live in the moment right now.
With this now coming, that will melt in a few days as the temperature rises again, you can take that as a direct correlation to our social distancing measures.
Though it is short-term, it is still needed. Like rain/snow to our water tables, us staying home is also allowing us to socially reset as well. To protect our loved ones, reconnect and do what we can to enjoy this opportunity to slow down for a short time.
Yes, in some ways we are just as busy as ever BUT by forcing ourselves to try to make the best of this (playing games with our kids, getting those things off the to-do list that we have been putting off, or getting ready to pull out the patio furniture for the spring/summer/fall months) – we all can rise to this. We just have to have patience as we grow accustomed to our new reality.
One of a slower pace of old…
One of bringing back humanity to our lives…
Taking the time to reconnect and make amazing memories that we all can reminisce on in 20 years when the world starts back up again.
This won’t last forever, and yes our bank accounts might be hurting for now, but just think – you are starting to realize what you are taking for granted aren’t you? Where you are wasting in your life? These are things we can control for now.
Let’s enjoy this moment where possible – catch up on a good book, watch amazing movies, play Battleship – try to live in the moment. The rest will come back to us soon enough – maybe we will be even more grateful to each and every benefit that we have.
Just my thoughts…
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