Boy, we sure have been through a lot in such a short amount of time, haven't we? Have you begun to settle into a new routine? Or do you feel like you are still trying to get your bearings?
For me, it is a moment by moment scenario. One minute, I feel completely off-kilter and that I will never find sure-footing again. The next minute, I am embracing this whole situation with a positive outlook, and ready to begin our new normal. Just as I think I am ready to walk forward, a wave of panic washes over me again, and I find myself struggling with all of the uncertainty again.
When things seem hopeless, or dark, it is easy to focus on the negatives and miss all of the good things that are happening all around us. So, I challenge you this week. Start each day with the intention that you are going to look for the joy in each day. Make a vow to find the positives instead of the negatives. Look at your family with fresh eyes, seeing the beauty that this time will bring each of you closer together than ever before. Allow yourself to slow down. Join in on the laughter and fun that your children are having. Let go, even if just for a moment, the doubts and fears you have about all that is going on, and just be in the moment.
Put away the homeschooling doubts, and the urge to clean every little thing that is dirty or out of place. Put away the rush to get work done that you can put off for an hour, maybe even a day. All of those things will still be there later, tomorrow, etc. Cuddle with your kids, even the big ones. Give them your undivided attention. Smile. Remember the joy of holding them in your arms for the very first time. Remind them and yourself, that together you can face anything, and that this will pass.
To be honest, I have really struggled with what to write to you. I feel a sense of responsibility to use this platform to help all of you during this time. I felt that right now, with so many uncertain things, that I should write something uplifting and maybe even inspiring. I wanted to write something that would give you a sense of peace, or bring some calm into all the chaos. But, the truth is, I don't really know what to say that might do all of those things. This time is unprecedented and uncertain. I believe we will all get through this. And I believe that this time, despite all of the uncertainties, can have a lot of benefits to it as well. I believe, we need to let go of our doubts and fears and embrace this time home with our families. If we look at this time we are facing with a fresh perspective, we might start to see for ourselves, that there are a multitude of benefits this will have for our family. Stay safe, and stay well friends.
~Trish
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