These are challenging times. It is extra tough requiring stronger mental health and more money in the bank. Mental health to battle the effect of quarantine and more money to survive realities.
So, what happens if you do not have the two? Your brain freezes and your body becomes weak. You will feel helpless and hopeless in a situation where there seem to be no answers. Then the moment comes when you have to decide: are you going to die or just fight?
In my case, I noticed how selfless I am. I still donated some things to some people who need help and still supported some suppliers in my business even if I had to close during this pandemic. It is my principle in life to help even if I do not have much. This does not mean I am a saint. It is just a way of trading with God. I always tell him that I am doing good things. In return, he must shower me with good karma right?
There came a time when reality sunk in. I have not much money left and I will still be in financial drought as this pandemic plans to overstay.
DEPRESSION
It is okay to be sad. These days, many people try to be happy. I did that. Then everything piled up until I no longer want to get off my bed. I enjoyed watching videos and I even finished ten seasons of a TV show in just two days. I wasted away during this quarantine while the world revolved to fighting this pandemic.
It was more like a roller coaster of emotions. I was motivated to start a business and then sad because I do not have the money to start what I want. I remember my ex-boyfriend and realize it was a good thing he left me. My problem is right now, I am just sad for no reason.
A good friend told me recently, I have to let myself feel this.
Take a Walk
Every morning, I practice driving around our place. I noticed so many people taking walks. It was so nice. The view of the rising sun is always a picture of hope. This is one of the perks of living in the mountains.
Live One Day at a Time
I never knew how to do this. Multitasking is my drug. You can now imagine what happened to me when school was closed and I had to close my shop just to stay at home and be safe. It was mind blowing. My mind was programmed to be doing so many things and now they are asking everyone to stay put. I hated not having answers.
The good thing is, this quarantine is taking a very long time and I had enough time to panic, be enraged and calm down. Reality is one thing that you cannot control unless you become crazy. This is our reality now and I have to stop dwelling in the past.
Be in Touch with Nature
I bought a whole set of plants and bought seedlings for me to try gardening. I even watched videos on tips of gardening and how to make plants live. There is something calming to be around nature. It can be the forest or the beach. I was told before that there is an energy emanating from the elements of life- earth, water and air. That is why we have to touch the ground, go to the sea of feel the wind once in a while. I do not have a scientific explanation about that but it does not hurt to believe.
Learn a Skill
You know those things that you never thought you have time for? This is the perfect moment to do them. I recently became an English tutor and I was appalled by the diligence of my students to still study English despite their busy schedule. I envy their thirst for knowledge. Time must not be wasted. I am a firm believer of the quote that said "everything happens for a reason." This pandemic happened for a reason.
That is all for now. I hope this world heals itself because I cannot afford to go to Mars.
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