In The Moment

My fever finally broke and I’m feeling better. The challenge is Roni’s still not doing better and probably doing worse. I’d love to have her here but during “enhanced community quarantine” it’s not an option. The pandemic is taking its toll.

Friends are getting a bit frustrated. It seems as if everyone’s patience is wearing thin. When speaking with friends here and at home in America, it seems like most people are busy projecting about things in the future. When the lockdowns will end or when stimulus checks will arrive. Some complain about quarantine being extended others find something. For me, I work on living in the moment.

I won’t live in the future. Today, I have what I need. There’s no need for projecting. No need for calculating possibilities and contingencies. More and more I’m working on meeting my needs for the day. Living in the moment and taking care of what I can get done today.

Today, Wednesday, April 15, 2020, I am grateful that:

Some sort of normalcy returned. I was able to walk to the store, pick up some groceries, and get some errands completed.

I’ve actually bought something besides soda. I purchased tea today. It’s simple, inexpensive and probably healthier than soda. I’d prefer soda. Life is getting better and I want to be around to reap all the rewards. I can’t behave as if I have no worthwhile future.

Roni and I had a chance to talk a couple of times today. She’s really an introvert and finds it challenging to open up and discuss her feelings. We had a chance to talk, she confided in me, and I was able to offer some breathing exercises to help lower her anxiety.

I’m getting a bit of clarity with my next steps for April and the remainder of the year. There will be a tremendous amount of opportunities from this pandemic. I’ve been working towards getting things accomplished and I’ll be situated perfectly to seize these upcoming opportunities.

How do you stay in the present?

Whom do you confide in?

Are you eagerly anticipating upcoming opportunities?

Are you taking care of yourself emotionally, physically, and spiritually?

List 3 things in each area.

Be Great. Be Grateful!!!