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So much to be thankful for, even in these uncertain times

9 April 2020

It’s hard to articulate all the feelings I’m having as I stay at home during this COVID-19 crisis. I try to push away the fear of the health and economic repercussions of the pandemic. I try to keep a positive attitude. And, most of all, I try to practice gratitude. Even though things are falling apart around us, I have so much to be thankful for.

I thought I’d list some of those things today:

• I’m healthy, as are my husband and my other family members and friends.
• While I’ve stopped earning, my husband is still working (from home).
• Our refrigerator (and wine refrigerator) and pantry are full and my husband is an amazing cook.
• I’m free of the time pressure I’m accustomed to feeling.
• Having grown up in a small, isolated community, I’m not easily bored.
• Yesterday, I finally started working on some back-burner projects that have been waiting for me to have more time (and boy do I have that). It felt great to make progress!
• A robust internet connection and a full complement of streaming services.
• This 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle (pictured above) that I am thoroughly enjoying. And I’m using my five pieces at a time method to extend the fun.
• All the money I’m saving on makeup.
• This microwave corn popper
• It’s spring and we’ve had some beautiful weather. I think it would be much more challenging to be dealing with this social distancing if it were commencing in November or December.
• I’ve been more in touch with long-distance friends than usual (typically via Zoom).
• I can still make a difference by writing postcards to voters, which I’ve been doing since June 2018. (I’m just about to reach the milestone of 2,000 postcards sent!)
• I think one of things I’m most grateful for is Adriene Mishler of Yoga with Adriene. Since I now have time for morning yoga, I have been able to create a habit of doing it each morning before getting dressed and walking Bix. I’m revisiting her yummy Home — A 30-day yoga journey, which is simultaneously nurturing and energizing. And I know that if I start feeling bad about what’s going on around me, I can make use of her Yoga for Uncertain Times playlist. I am so grateful that Adriene shares her gifts with the world free of charge (and am happy to be one of the millions who are participating).

I think it’s important to recognize and communicate (even if it’s just with myself) the things I am grateful for. What about you? What are you grateful for doing this unusual time?

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