Positive Effects of the Coronavirus
Responding to the inspiration of my buddy Jimmy Rex I believe: A wise man once said, “I had to quit my job to create a life unlimited – by focusing on what matters most, which is what lasts the longest – families are forever – if not then what’s forever for?”
This virus is going to give us opportunities we never could have dreamed of before…
When was the last time you had a chance to be home with your family for a few days just hanging out? Without the men watching sports?!
When was the last time you cared so much about your health?
When was the last time you had opportunities to serve everyone around you?
And while you may not be quitting your job you are going to have time to evaluate your life in a way you never thought you would.
My recommendation:
Make a list of things that make you happy. Make a list of things you do every day. Compare the lists. Adjust accordingly.
Viruses Are Contagious. So is panic, fear, hysteria, calm, love, service, kindness, enthusiasm, joy – Choose Wisely!
You can waste this “Pause” in our normal reality and binge on Netflix, wallow in Reality TV and playing X-Box – OR … You can create new habits, hobbies and deepen your understanding of mortality by seeking real answers about where we came from, why we are on earth, where we are going when we die – with the realization that in the final judgment it will not be about money and power and what we did – but about who we became. Adversity is what introduces us to ourselves! May I suggest ten things we all can do during this opportunity for growth:
- Phone a friend.
- Write one handwritten Thank You note to someone every day. Put a stamp on the envelope and mail it.
- Reach out to family members from whom you are estranged and reconcile your differences.
- Read a good book
- Learn to cook
- Learn to play the piano and guitar
- Learn to dance all sorts of styles
- Invest in your continuous education and enroll in an online real estate investing course or enroll in an online Public Speaking course so you stand out when the Vaccine is created and this crisis ends. Yes, it will end – we are America and our researchers and doctors will find a cure!
- Invest in the down Stock market – buy low, sell high. Now is the time! The market always bounces back!
- Make a list of people and things you are thankful for – start today to reset your daily mindset to an attitude of gratitude until it becomes an automatic habit.
Lean into the discomfort and grow! Don’t focus on fear, focus on love and growth. Replace fear (False Evidence Appearing Real) with faith. Pain is a signal to grow, not to suffer.
It’s not what happens to us but what we do with what happens to us that defines who we are. If you wonder if your glass is half empty or half full – have filled or half spilled – you have missed the point. It’s Refillable!
We are losing sports, we are losing concerts, and we are losing many other comforts…. I am currently losing my profession as a professional speaker. Our recovery will be individually determined by our perspective and commitment to persevere. Remember it is always okay in the end – so if it’s not okay, then it’s not the end!
Be safe, show kindness, wash your hands, and create more than you consume! AND remember no matter what our past has been and what our present is – we have a spotless future! Let us all rally until we reset our priorities and emerge as better human beings committed to healing our beloved America! There is always a rainbow after a storm. Faith always precedes a miracle. No one will ever know how strong we are until being strong is our only choice!!!
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Great ideas with exception of one. Mailing cards/letters might be something people should hold off doing. Many people are concerned about coronavirus and the mail. Call instead or email that letter you’d planned to mail. Just suggestions.
Lisa, good call. I have to add investing in the stock market is not a pastime and right now it is big wave riding time. You can get crushed. Add to that, trust me when I say due to volatility, super stressful. Unless you already invest in the market I would not recommend as it is a waiting game for most Other than that the article is spot on. Not mentioned – grow a vegetable garden, work on landscaping projects, take an online course, learn to record music/edit video, start your own YouTube channel, and what we all have put off since last year, clean and reorganize the garage.