It has been a while since I have written on this blog. It has been a while since I picked up where I left off from any sense of normalcy. If you are anything like me, it took you over a week to get your bearings. We as humans do not like change. The entire world is hurting. There is suffering and loss of life. Family members have been lost. Businesses have suffered losses. Family members and individuals are out of work. There is uncertainty all around.
You know all of this. It is not news to you. As a child I felt safe an secure. How did my parents do it? They did not allow me to see certain videos, watch various movies, and tried to give me the best possible life with what they had. Right now we can do is give our best to our friends, family, parents, and neighbors and try to uplift each other.
Who remembers Ghostbusters 2? I remember watching Ghostbusters, in a movie theater when it came out. It is a goofy movie. Who knew that they could come up with a sequel?
In Ghostbusters 2, there is a red lake of evil and negativity in New York City that sparks a painting of an evil demon to come to life to take over the life a newborn baby and to be reborn. The Ghostbusters discover that talking nice to the evil slime causes it to turn pink. Spoiler alert, they then fill the Statue of Liberty with the pink slime and she moves and helps them turn the entire city into one big love-fest, therefore defeating the evil demon.
Not to make light in any of this, I think we all need to spark a little joy and happiness during this time. There are many ways to do this. There are ways to cope with the pain and suffering. It is natural to be scared. There is uncertainty. However, good always triumphs. Stay positive. Lift others up. Spread some of the Pink stuff…
Here are some suggestions:
Stay connected with family and friends. Now more than ever we use technology to do so. There is an app called Zoom, that will allow you to video chat with friends and family.
If you are a believer, pray. I pray continuously. Spend so time sending thoughts of healing and well being to everyone.
Read some positive educational materials. Watch some educational videos. Stay sharp. Most libraries let you check out digital copies of books. I signed up with Great Courses.
Find a sense of purpose. I am writing this blog to share my thoughts and offer encouragement. Do something. Share your gifts and talents. Celebrities are hosting free concerts online.
Set up a positivity play list.
Only watch news once a week for 30 minutes or less.
Connect with positive and inspiring people. There are tons of Facebook Groups out there.
Make a list of things you are grateful for. There are things that I miss, now that I can’t do them.
Encourage others. Teachers rock! They are sending information for the kids to do. They are not required to do that. Some are reading books and posting the videos online.
Make a list of everything you have been putting off doing around the house and do one or two of those items on your list.
Try to see the glass half full. Don’t complain. You can’t go anywhere? You can stay in your pajamas all day or a few days, if you choose. Less laundry.
Try not to post any false news updates.
Get your exercise in. 30 minutes a day. Do squats every hour. It does not have to be complicated.
Drink water.
Eat nutritious foods. Everyone talks about not having enough Ramen Noodles. The grocery stores are full of fresh fruits and vegtables.
Get outside. Spend some time on your patio. Grill that nutritious dinner.
Make a list of some things you can do, that will help others, but keep you safe. Donate some money, leave notes of encouragement on sidewalks in chalk, donate food, and drop of supplies to needy elderly neighbors.
Give everyone grace, including your kids if you are schooling them from home.
Be sure to spread more pink around.