Last post was supposed to be about forgiveness, but wound up as an angry, toxic diatribe. I’ll guess I’ll call that Part I. I’m okay with this, because being angry is a normal response. Yet, I’m aiming at transformative forgiveness. Real forgiveness, real compassion and bona fide transformation. I’m not there yet, but working on it. I’ll share my journey here.
<<I’ll explain the bona fide transformation goal soon, let’s just say it involves miraculous changes for the better amidst fears and realities of COVID19>>
Today, I wrote a friend about my best and practiced coping strategies. I’ll share the best ones here.
2) I’m shutting off TV news, and kids NEVER see it. I think of Covid as “CO-VID,” and don’t want to engage in the fear that is very clearly ‘infecting’ anchors’ voices (rightfully so). Even though I’m acting in accordance with guidelines and clearly taking protective steps, I don’t want to participate (or co-transmit) *that* show, if this makes sense. I’m not doing a good job of this yet, but am working on it…
3) Realizing every walk outside is a way to connect with others. We keep seeing smiling neighbors, pretty blooms, etc. We have short little conversations with people we bump into (at a distance!) We see dogs and happiness. Outdoors is beautiful. Outdoors is restorative.