This is the way I see it, the good that comes from it as well as the bad.
Many people around the world are ill and many around the world have died it is true.This is a Pandemic, it is worldwide, affecting people from all walks of life. Those with underlying health conditions and chronic illness are sadly hit the worst by it.
Doesn't seem like there could be anything good from something that.
So what is the good stuff?
People
The good
Many people have helped others in this time of need.
Just stopping to chat for a minute while keeping a safe distance, for some, you may be the only person they have spoken to in days.
As more and more countries go in to lockdown it is the elderly and vulnerable that can be forgotten.
Just stopping to chat for a minute while keeping a safe distance, for some, you may be the only person they have spoken to in days.
As more and more countries go in to lockdown it is the elderly and vulnerable that can be forgotten.
But it is times likes this that can bring out the best and the worst in people.
Many step up and offer help to those that need it. Getting shopping, prescriptions and anything else needed.
Some pubs/eating places are delivering hot meals for free to the elderly and housebound in their area. A 7 year old boy buys toilet rolls and groceries with his pocket money to help elderly people where he lives, delivers them too.
Those and more make it to the national and local news but there are many quietly working away as volunteers helping others at this time.
The bad.
Sadly you get those that try and profiteer from awful situations.
Then you get those that panic and spread the panic to others as they greedily buy everything they can, stockpiling goods and food. One of the first things that were stockpiled was toilet rolls.
Why toilet rolls?
Do they care that frontline worker with little time have to go without, or their children have to go without?
I suspect they will care when such workers have to take time off because they become weak and ill, especially if they need that care themselves.
If you are hoarding for the sake of it STOP! Give some to those that need it.
If you are one of those people shouting and swearing at staff in shops and supermarkets because they restrict what you can buy.
STOP!
You should be ashamed of yourselves. You may be afraid but so are others and they don't treat those that are doing their best in such an awful manner.
You should be ashamed of yourselves. You may be afraid but so are others and they don't treat those that are doing their best in such an awful manner.
Be polite. Help each other. Be grateful for what you have. STOP HOARDING!
There is enough for everyone.
There is enough for everyone.
Wellbeing.
The good.
On the plus side, having to stay at home has helped many reconnect to their families. The life style has become slower. Relaxing, reading, taking time to talk and take walks in the fresh air, in nature.
Slowing right down in general.
This is a good thing. The frenetic non stop lifestyle that most were living is not good for physical or mental health.
Walking in nature has been proven to have many health benefits, much more so than working out in a gym, breathing recycled air and exercising to pounding music.
The bad.
Those affected by depression and other mental health problems/illnesses can find the isolation makes them feel worse.
It can be hard for parents, children, the elderly and those living alone to have enforced isolation.
If you know someone who may be struggling, call them, have a chat regularly and text in between. If you can facetime, thats better still, it gives a better sense of connection.
Look out for family, friends and neighbours at this time.
Let's learn from this. Learn to reconnect properly. Don't all sit together staring at different screens, talk to each other, face to face. Laugh, share memories, talk about the future.
Will it change your direction in life?
Has it made you realise what is really important?
Has it made you wake up and smell the roses, to realise that you have been sleep walking through life. Doing the eat, sleep, work, repeat routine.
An Opportunity for Change!
The bad.
Those affected by depression and other mental health problems/illnesses can find the isolation makes them feel worse.
It can be hard for parents, children, the elderly and those living alone to have enforced isolation.
If you know someone who may be struggling, call them, have a chat regularly and text in between. If you can facetime, thats better still, it gives a better sense of connection.
Look out for family, friends and neighbours at this time.
Let's learn from this. Learn to reconnect properly. Don't all sit together staring at different screens, talk to each other, face to face. Laugh, share memories, talk about the future.
Will it change your direction in life?
Has it made you realise what is really important?
Has it made you wake up and smell the roses, to realise that you have been sleep walking through life. Doing the eat, sleep, work, repeat routine.
The environment!
It will definitely help the environment for the time the lockdown exists. All the highly polluting fumes from aeroplanes, lorries, trains and cars are greatly reduced because people are forced to stay at home apart from key workers that are needed.
Just in this short time the air is cleaner, rivers are cleaner and the ozone layer is repairing itself.
Knowing this, doesn't it make sense to cut back on traffic and have those that can work from home
Just in this short time the air is cleaner, rivers are cleaner and the ozone layer is repairing itself.
Knowing this, doesn't it make sense to cut back on traffic and have those that can work from home
An Opportunity for Change!
Now you have the time, why not look online and get the basics for something you fancy trying, maybe crochet or knitting. Both very relaxing.
Needle felting. Fun and therapeutic as you stab a needle into felt over and over.
Art. Does a beautiful scene uplift you? Why not try painting it? Art isn't about being perfect, its about your interpretation of something. It can be very relaxing and meditative in a way. I used to find I lost hours while working on a picture. The process would just take over.
Or there are apps for the computer that teach you how to draw or just get art software and have a go.
There are so many different crafts, there is bound to be at least one that draws you to it. Being creative is good for the soul, it's calming and relaxing too. Plus while creating, the time just flies.
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