Right now during this crazy pandemic that we find ourselves in the midst of there's a lot going on. There's tons of negativity that is just bombarding us. Everything from this is a conspiracy to it's the end of the world. Some are saying we're overreacting and others are saying we're not doing enough.
Think what you will about the state of our world and leaders during this time. That's not what we're talking about today. Today I want to talk to you about the good things that are happening because of the Corona virus. And yes friends, there really are good things out there. I even made a list! 10 good things that have come from the Corona virus craziness.
1. Time with family- I know some people stuck at home with their kiddos driving them crazy might not agree but in 20 years when your kids are grown and gone and busy with their lives you'll be grateful for this time. See this time with your family is building the foundation of a solid relationship with them. So that in 20 years when they are gone you have a solid relationship so that they do call and come visit and make time for you because you made time for them.
2. Helping our neighbors- There have been so, so many people stepping up to help each other out. People have been going out to get groceries for elderly neighbors and others they might know who shouldn't leave home. They've been leaving them on the doorstep to limit exposure for these vulnerable citizens. People have been donating to food shelters, checking in on family and friends more often and even just being more friendly with each other as they pass each other on the streets or in the store. I noticed that people check in on each other. It's a great thing to love our neighbors and I love that we're seeing people doing that.
3. Checking on the elderly- This goes along with the last one. My roommate, a caregiver, mentioned that she's noticed that people are smiling at the elderly and helping them out more then they usually do. Often elderly people are ignored but she said that she's noticed multiple times people smiling or checking in on her clients when they've been out an about. (Which is less now because they're trying to stay at home of course.) Even my grandpa mentioned the other day that he went to a store and the lady offered to help him out to the car. Right now people are going above and beyond with our elderly neighbors and that's a great thing to see!
4. People being nice- Along the same lines as the last 2 points but I really can't emphasize this enough. People have been overwhelmingly nice to each other during this rough time. People are reaching out, banding together and stepping up to support each other. It's truly an amazing thing to see.
5. Accomplishing things- Yes all this time on our hands is a drag, no doubt but it also gives us the much sought after commodity of uninterrupted time. There is never enough time in our lives but right now with this quarantine in place we all have lots of time! We're no distracted with many of things that keep us so busy so let's make the most of it and get some of those projects checked off the to-do list!
6. Positivity on social media- Sure there's a lot of scary stuff out there on social media right now but a lot of it is positive! There's tons of games and challenges that are going around. Sure a lot of them are silly but it gets people connecting and focusing on having fun instead of constantly worrying about what's going on in the world.
7. Church on the Internet- Due to the mandates keeping people from meeting in groups right now almost all churches have switched to livestreaming their services. This way they can still "meet" as a body even though they can't gather in person. What's amazing is the wide impact that this is having. Some churches are saying they're reaching more people then they normally would on a Sunday morning! And it's easier then ever to invite people to church because it takes out the intimidation factor of them having to actually show up in person. It's not a long term solution. People were made for community after all but it's great right now.
8. Getting Creative- Yesterday I watched a YouTube video of singers in Nashville doing a compilation of them singing the classic hymn "It Is Well With My Soul". Each of them were at home but they were able to upload the videos and have someone edit it and then it was uploaded. The other day I saw a video of a little one, maybe 4 years old doing an obstacle course at his house that his parents had set up for him. This is a time that is inspiring creativity and I love that!
9. New experiences- Since the entire world is dealing with this crisis there have been a lot of cool things coming out. There's free video tours of places like the Grand Canyon or exhibits at zoos. You can do a virtual field trip without leaving your living room. How cool is that!
10. Being grateful- The last thing I wanted to list was how this quarantine has forced us to reevaluate priorities and look for things to be grateful for. Too often we get caught up with our busy lives and let stress and worry overtake us. This time of the Corona virus and quarantines is a great time to to really focus on being grateful for what we have.
What are the good things you've seen come from this craziness? I'd love to hear from you in the comments below! And just a reminder that if you follow this blog by email just replying won't get your comments to me. You'll need to go onto the website and actually post your comment below. I hope to hear from you!
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