A bright day indeed but a dark time, with the Covid-19 virus looming over all populations. Nevertheless, a couple found a niche in a safe and well-contained restaurant, with distant outdoor seating and individually enclosed separation of tables. They reminisced about a concert, with friends the year prior. They were in awe that they were out eating dinner, an event we do usually without a big deal or wonderment. With the virus, we have come to be happy for a lot of instances and things, which should everyday bring joy to us – we need to live a mindful life to really “see” and “feel” and appreciate what life has to offer. In doing so we can experience all the ‘happiness’ to be had around us.
In the spirit of exercise upkeep, knowing the neighborhood avenues and good weather is always available, always inviting a walker, a jogger, or a bike-rider, Covid-19 didn’t alter or eradicate my workout, except when the virus literally came into my system (Happy In Covid Time). What streets invited you in, and did you take the hint? Remember – they are always inviting.
When we have a negative happen, we should not go ‘negative’, but more than likely we default to that. We have to find ways to ‘step it up’ and change our relationship to life’s ‘slings and arrows’. Feeding into it is one sure way to extinguish a happy life and sink into despair, as where much of us find ourselves, sucking up the virus situation. Lift yourself UP!
My husband matter-of-factly mentioned that he’s researching Spin bikes – it was like Christmas to my ears. I am the gymrat in my house so more than likely it was for me. Like many of us [gymrats], gym life is interrupted but then again many of us have equipment at home, and guess what else – our bodies, to make effective bodyweight workouts!
According to a new American Psychological Association (APA) survey of more than 3,000 people, 61 percent of U.S. adults report undesired weight changes since the COVID-19 outbreak. I hope you are not one of them.
Remember when a negative happens, go positive – lift yourself up!
Bring happy back!