Pandemic or Gift?

In the midst of Corona virus and quarantine, it's easy to focus on what we are missing and all the events that are now cancelled.  In our small groups, we have been focusing on what is not cancelled...

• Hope is not cancelled
• Family dinner is not cancelled
• Joy is not cancelled, etc

Focusing on what we have is important during this time when we are feeling disconnected and deprived of our regular routines and activities.  

It's good to see what is still here.  Let's take this line of thinking one more step in that positive direction.

All of our good things that are not cancelled are more than just "not cancelled."

• Hope is alive
• Family dinners are happening daily
• Joy is alive
• Conversations are ongoing
• Friendships are alive
• Love is alive
• Spirituality is alive
• Laughter is ongoing
• God's church is living and active
• Self-care is on-going
• Reading is still an adventure
• Learning is occurring, etc

Positive things are all around us even when we feel deprived and isolated.  As we are forced to slow down and stop the busyness of our regular routines, let's focus on the positives around us.  What can we see now in this quieter time that we couldn't see when we were running our daily race?  What opportunities are before us to embrace-if only for a short time?

I've said many time that I have so much to do that I could spend two weeks uninterrupted working on my house or in my office-I just might have that time soon.  Now that it's upon me, maybe I'll take the time to get some projects done, but maybe I'll choose to enjoy more family game time or cooking together, or catching up on all those old movies I've wanted to show my daughter.  Maybe we can laugh and talk for hours without worrying about the schedule and schoolwork being done before the next day.  

Maybe this is a world-wide pandemic that will hurt us all-or maybe it's a gift of time and space so that we can appreciate the positive parts of life that never go away.

In the comments, reply with positives you see in your life right now to help us all focus on the light in the darkness.

Belaire Counseling Services remains open at this time if you need an appointment.  We will be taking everything day by day, and some form of communication will be available throughout this quarantine.  225-291-1335, drbelaire@belairecounseling.com