Don’t Buy Your Easter Bonnet Just Yet
March 25, 2020 – As the world crisis begins to accelerate in the U.S., mixed messages are being sent out. Personally, I like to listen to the health experts and not the politicians, especially when I’m told we’re back to normal by Easter. May I suggest you use your common sense and know that if the numbers keep going up in the U.S. both of cases with coronavirus and deaths because of it, I hope you stay home for Easter Services. My church has moved services online.
If you are like me (and most of my friends and readers are of that vulnerable age), I continue to stay home. If you are experiencing cabin fever, may I suggest the following:
Daily walks of 20-30 minutes – I’ve only missed 2 days in the last 3 weeks.
Meditation – helps silence the craziness around us.
Mindfulness – being aware of what’s going on, and especially not buying into the fear.
Make a list – of all the things you want to do at home – and check off at least one per day
Get creative – You don’t have to be an artist, making cookies or a pot of soup can be creative
Reach out – call your family, friends, neighbors, elderly, etc. the calls can be short and mean a lot to the one being called.
Sunshine and fresh air – take yourself outdoors for a dose of sunshine and breathe in some fresh air. A Stay at home order doesn’t mean you have to stay indoors. Just no unnecessary errands, and keep your distance from others when outside.
Computer Clean up – time to consolidate files, categorize pictures, do a back up, etc.
Play board games – 
I dug out the Scrabble board and play against myself each night. I have a phone date to play Scrabble with a friend over the phone later this week. However, my cat Oscar constantly wants to make sure he gets his turn. Check out the photo of my orange tabby and the letters remaining on the Scrabble board – maybe spells feline toad?
So, you get my drift here on just a few things that you can do to pass the time, without being glued to the TV, listening to facts and often fiction. Take this time to enjoy the space, embrace the chance to stay connected, even if not face to face. This crisis may take much longer than we think. However, I do believe we will be stronger in our connections as a result.
Love and Hugs,
Rosemary
P.S. Feel free to reach out to me or any others. And, let me know if you want to do a Zoom call. I can schedule one, email you the link and we can video chat if you like.
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