With all that has been going on in the world, I have felt my anxiety rise and just a general unwell feeling swell up within me. There is so much uncertainty in the world and yet that's really the only thing we can count on to never change. I have been thinking about many big picture ideas. I see something simple like a leaf on a ground and my mind goes a mile deep. I see things differently. I decided maybe I could share some of those thoughts as a healthy way to cope through COVID-19.
My brain is a fascinating piece of equipment that I still haven't quite figured out. It's a tool that didn't really come with a users manual. Some parts don't really seem to work as well as others do. At times I am reminded that such a powerful piece of equipment can hurt you badly if you don't take care of it. Other times I sit back in awe of what this piece of equipment can do, how it can master equations, balance a schedule, remember birthdays and anniversaries, check in on people and sometimes provide some measure of comfort through the words that most times are jumbled up inside.


The recap for my boys went something like this - pandemics suck...but always remember that we can grow during these times too. We don't have to be stunted by the mass media. We can choose how much we let in, just like we water the plants and make sure they receive the sunlight needed to be healthy....so we can learn what we need to be healthy during these times and we can grow too. Something good can come from the times we feel scared or uncertain or worried. When it feels like you hear about a lot of people dying, remember that there are also many places we can see where life goes on and even new life is coming forth. I told them to never lose that expectation that something good is coming....how we checked on those seeds every day with the hope that one day they would sprout. So we too must greet everyday with the hope that it will be better than the last and look for new things around us that are growing or stop and reflect on how we are growing through these times.
Something good can come from the darkness we are walking through, stop to look around and see what is growing...
"Do not remember past events, pay no attention to things of old. Look, I am about to do something new; even now it is coming. Do you not see it? Indeed, I will make a way in the wilderness, rivers in the desert." Isaiah 43:18-19
"Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable - if anything is excellent or praiseworthy - think about such things." Philippians 4:4-8
Until next time, keep believing in miracles and pray for God's mighty hand of healing to take place where it is needed.
As usual your writings are nothing short of wonderful insight. I will look forward to following you once again.
ReplyDeleteWounderful. Love Y'all very much. Take a deep Breath. Your words flow so well and I really needed to read this today. Thank you. Miss you all. I need a vacation when this is over. I sooo miss the beaches. And sea food. And the Sheik Resturant. �� keep your words flowing. Please. Bobbie
ReplyDeleteLoved reading this!
ReplyDeleteYour words are always a Blessing to me. <3
ReplyDeleteSuch a wonderful post and great reminder. That is what I have been telling the girls too. Let's look for the positives in all of this. :)
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