Many of my friends have stopped watching the news. It’s depressing and after you’ve heard a dozen variations on virus symptoms, dangers, treatment, etc., it gets even more depressing with repetition.
What to do? What to do? As a writer, I wish I could write funny novels-nothing roll-in-the-floor funny, but light with a giggle or two. It’s beyond me. Sigh.
I can’t even remember jokes for over an hour, even though I do love jokes. And, let me be clear, I am still frightened, but I have got to think about something else in order to survive.
So, I will pass on some of the “doings” that help me keep the chin up.
1. Meditate. I try for three minutes and hope to get to more as I get better.
2. Count my blessings. I know, I know,that is such a cliche, but as someone who didn’t know four years ago how long I would live, it’s truth.
3. Throw the ball for my dog to fetch and understand how happy he is with that simple action.
4. Eat a bowl of ice cream and enjoy how creamy and sweet and absolutely decadent it tastes.