No one asked for COVID-19 to plague the nation. No one could have predicted that 2020 would present the current situations to this country our the world!
Being stuck inside can have its perks and being on lockdown with family and loved ones, can be great, if you don’t succumb to cabin fever. I have taken this time to reflect on my life and I have learned the following lessons:
Lesson 1
One important lesson social distancing has taught me is that slowing down is a good thing. Most Americans live in fast-paced lifestyles. Due to technology, it is normal to live with instant messages coming to our phones and streaming services bringing movies and shows whenever we want. This pandemic has taught me it is ok to cut off the electronics and unplug for a bit. I have started to use this time to embrace all the small moments with my children and focus on building quality memories.
Lesson 2
I have also learned that it is ok to take this time to learn something about yourself and about family members. Step out of your comfort zone and try something new. Turn it into a family affair. Cook a meal and let the kids join in. Take up scrapbooking, baking, painting, or something else you have always wanted
to try. Now is the perfect time to embrace yourself and enjoy this break from busy schedules and full calandars.
Lesson 3
The most important lesson this quarantine has taught me is more of a reiteration of
something I already knew , but often forget, people are resilient yet fragile. People don’t live forever, but we can benefit greatly from hospitality and kindness.
Let us not forget about our elderly neighbors, single moms or dads, and people in need. Don’t forget to call them and ask if they need anything such as a hot meal, groceries or a quick errand. I think we often forget that everyone needs someone, and through diffusion of responsibility, we tend to think someone else who is less busy, will take on the task. Don’t look at is as extra work for you. Look at it as a blessing for
them.
Sheltering-in-place, with nowhere to go, can be a pain. But, embracing the opportunity
to slow down and take a moment to learn something new, get to know
yourself and appreciating life, can help with the pain.
