Today I did something I’ve never done before, I had a cryotherapy session (3 mins of -140 degree cold). I booked it to help my ankle, but it also boosts the immune system so handy at times like this. This quote was on the wall and it really resonated in the uncertain time we find ourselves in.
I haven’t said much about the whole Covid-19 situation. Mainly that’s cause I’m trying to understand it. It’s hard to get your head round it all with so much noise. We all have to do what we feel is right to protect ourselves and support others.
Am I worried about catching it? No, I don’t have any underlying health conditions and I’m pretty resilient health-wise. If I get it, I get it. I live alone so won’t be spreading it about. I had Swine Flu and that was a pretty rough 2 weeks of my life.
Am I worried about isolation? No, I’ve spent most of the year in isolation with my ankle. I know I can cope. I’ve gotten pretty good at amusing myself and am using the time to learn new stuff.
Am I worried about the future? A bit. I’m unemployed and finding work is going to be harder and harder. I’m lucky that I have money in the bank, but it won’t last forever. I have options so am focusing on making those a reality. And trusting it’ll be OK.
Am I sad that this global crisis has brought out the worst behaviours in people? Absolutely. I understand that scared people make bad choices though.
Am I trying to find the good? You bet I am. We’ve been given an opportunity to reflect on the way we’ve lived and make some different choices. Maybe we’ll appreciate the little things (like being able to get toilet rolls) and the people who are sometimes invisible to us (and who are keeping us going).
Maybe that’s the silver lining in this dark cloud. Like all clouds, it will pass and the blue skies will return. For now, we need to learn to dance in the storm. So go outside and have a boogie!
Tales, Tails and Talus 