Reflecting on this year of living Through The Pandemic
Hello to All,
Yes, most of us are making it through the end of the year, surviving covid-19 that have mutated a few times and as we are looking at the latest mutation called Omicron.
There is much to know about this mutated virus, but for sure, scientists are keeping pace with every new discovery to find recommendations to fight against it.
The best thing we as people of the world have done is to get vaccinated, avoid crowds, and wear masks. Washing your hands and using sanitizers is a mainstay of what we all should do every day.
Through all of this, we are trying to keep the holiday spirit up and to have a life of normalcy.
What more can you do to fight against this virus. I would say to keep talking to your children, friends, and people on the street of continue with all safeguards to keep this virus at bay until it’s gone or in a controllable state.
If you need to change your plans, please do so and find other ways to celebrate the holidays, weddings, and any other event you enjoy. Who says that Christmas has to be celebrated on December 25th? You can break up the gatherings by having different days to celebrate so that if exposed, the whole family won’t be affected by this virus. Plan outdoors as much as possible, an event everyone will love while masking and keeping up a healthy spirit. Try not to spend too much time alone. This isolation is really getting too many people who are starting to get very irritable and down. A Pandemic hotline would be a good idea at this time. Many people already have family issues where communication is cut off, (some for a good reason) and feel even more isolated. I believe some people are suffering from depression more than they will admit to. I suggest that anyone who feels they need any kind of help in dealing with the virus, family issues, and friendships, seek it for you are not alone.
One of the most important things you can do is to keep busy doing what you love or explore what it is you would like to do. Make each day count to get things done you’ve put off and to be good to yourself. Talk to your grandchildren and let them know that everything will be alright because we have had viruses before and there are vaccines that even eradicated some of them.
Take a little time to talk to someone every day. You will be surprised by how much better you will feel.
A little kindness goes a long way. We don’t know the future, but we do know about today. So, make it the best day ever!
Enjoy the spirit of the season and enjoy the music, enjoy the lights. It is a wonderful gift to experience what has always been our norm, but most of all, don’t let anyone or any negative situation change who you are. I find that people who are unhappy with their lives, enjoy making others miserable and hurt. You must know that this is not something you want to keep in your memory and know that it’s not your fault. Especially if you have done all you can do to make a wrong right. Most of the time, some people are just who they are, miserable people who like to make others feel bad or to blame them for their troubles. There are some people who need more help than we can give.
Distancing can mean more than keeping the virus from spreading but to ensuring that your good spirit is strong enough to survive anything that will hurt you.
With a beautiful smile on your face, you will wake up to the gratefulness of life for another day and share and spread the goodness to others.
by Thelma Harcum