Many things have been happening in the world that are too much for me to understand or assimilate into my life. I think that it is great to be at home with my family and to spend time with them in different ways than usual, but having to stay at home is starting to speak volumes about my need for life outside of my house!
Because I am in the house so much already as a homeschooler, it is especially challenging to spend even more time at home. Awesome mom and dad are working so hard to make it feel like it is life as usual, but my overly sensitive body feels the truth and it is not responding too well.
For the most sensitive souls it is imperative that we are allowed the time and space that we need to integrate these new feelings together with our sensitive bodies. These are some things that are available to me that make it much easier for me to spend this time in isolation:
- walks in nature with my dog, Mack
- the most rigorous academics that my mom can deliver
- lovely time spent around the light of the fire in the fire pit with my family
- great discussions at the dinner table
- and working on incorporating more time for making art and exercise a regular part of my day
How are you handling the isolation?
Well I’m glad to see you have found outlets to get out of the house and enjoy the outdoors, and I’m happy to see mack is doing well. Animals are great companions with unconditional love. I am dealing with this new world we live in pretty well. Fortunately for me and Tina we work for a company that is critical, and remains open. So we both go about life as normal. But because of all this, our dog business is shut down, and that has a big impact on our income, which leads to stress on how will all our bills get paid? This is where faith comes in. I also have to worry about my kids, and my grandkids, and hope and pray that they manage as well. And due to social distancing I do not get to see them either, and that makes me sad. But again I turn to my faith, and know that this is temporary, and life will return to some sort of normalcy again. Stay strong and stay safe.
I think that you are smart to hold onto your faith through these uncertain times that we are living through. A lot of my work with getting so used to Mack has been really wonderful because he is many days the source of comfort and joy that we all need. Mack is missing all of you though. Try to spend some time in the woods near your house these days. Wonderful nature is another great source of comfort.
Hi G, it’s Maureen, who met you and your Mom at DIR when you lived in Virginia. I’m glad you have figured out some strategies for this “new normal.” We are trying to find our own. The best thing for us is family bike rides. The bike trail is very crowded now, but it is such good exercise and so much fun. We also play board games, and are going to try a Zoom game night with friends tomorrow night. We like a game called “Just One” that I think we can play over Zoom. The third thing we are trying is a guided yoga meditation. We only did it once this week, but I think I need it everyday!
Thank you for your sharing. Share more ideas if you have more. These times are so tiring to me. but it is helping me to have many ideas to think about trying. Awesome to hear from you!
I am follow the rules of social distance. Missing my kids; worried about my son quarantined in New York. I can not go to Peru to say goodbye to my dad dying from cancer. I deal with the isolation by exercising, concentrating on positive thoughts and helping other to get food and other needs like toilet paper. Love your article; we have to be patient so we can all be safe ❤️
That is all so very hard. It is hard to see the things that are positive in this situation. Great acts of service send some life giving hope to others.
Houston has been focused on workouts, his Psychology course, neurofeedback sessions, and learning to spell with his brother. There have been a lot of walks in the woods with his brother. Every day he wants to get out of the house at least once. It’s a difficult new normal.
I get it! Tell Houston that I am with him.
My go to right now is zero pressure and lots of napping.
Also, talking via Zoom with a loving and gorgeous girl named Graciela as often as possible.
Jordyn
Love you!
Graciela,
Elise and I enjoy reading your blog so much! She keeps reminding me that we have to thank you and your mom for bringing RPM to Atlanta. We always had a hard time practicing at home without a coach until this social isolation period began. Tonight she answered your question by writing: “PRACTICING RPM WITH MOM REALLY SEEMS TO PASS THE TIME. STAY STRONG GRACIELA.”
This is wonderful! A lot of love to you and Elise. Have to say that I think you are so wonderful to keep working on your communication goals in spite of the challenges.