Enjoying Life or Just Getting By?

A friend of mine sent me a most excellent article from Psychology Today about taking from a 12 step program to get through lockdown and quarantine:

It turns out that I have some experience with a 12 step program and really agree with the article. Attitude and acceptance can really play a part in a less than optimal situation.

“Grant me the serenity to accept the things I can not change
The courage to change the things I can
And the wisdom to know the difference”

I can’t change the ‘stay at home’ order, and I damn sure can’t do much to change the trajectory of a virus (except stay home) but I can certainly change my attitude.

Listen. I’m not suggesting that you listen to Yani while taking a nice hot bath. I am suggesting that anyone that can read this can find things to engage in and take interest in. I stopped to talk with a friend on our walk today. He was puttering in his yard, and announced that he is finally ready to build a fountain and pond at his place. How cool is that? He’s also adding a sprinkler line so he can plant more sunflowers for all the neighborhood to take pleasure in…

Look at what people are doing and giving to all of us.

Katerina Ariel has FREE yoga moves for the beginner to relieve stress and maintain strength.

Princess MewMew posted a new food post. She does them so well.

Soyrosa took a walk around the block.

Jude the Dude He’s made school work fun. What a stud!

But Wait, There’s More!

These four examples of ‘feel good’ posts took me about 30 seconds of dedicated research. There are literally hundreds of posts everyday on Hive that don’t add to your anxiety or fear.

I’m going to take this out with the Rolling Stones. It took me quite a while to decide which version, and I chose the oldest video at the Rock and Roll Circus. Mick loses his mind. You just might find you get what you need.