Ok, so the way of life may be a little different from our regular normality; Being isolated from other people can be difficult, especially for those who live on their own, have limited family and rely on their friends who have become their chosen family. Those who are mature older citizens, in general poor health and people who are alone, may feel this even more so, when the only physical social contact they had is now brought to a halt. These people will appreciate any kind of support, from a daily chat on the phone to groceries or food being dropped off to them. For the younger tech savvy people, they at least have the option of technology with mobile phones etc, where face vision calling and being live in real time is possible. This is great for many who can keep in touch with loved ones near or far. This has of course become the normal for many, to keep in touch with those abroad or work with associates from abroad. From Facebook, Whatsapp, Facetime, Viber, the possibilities are endless. There are however some much older people who are not so good with such technology and don’t even own a mobile phone, let alone speaking with a friend or shopping online. There are still some people who do not have broadband at home and used to rely on coffee places, restaurants or the library for accessing and using the internet, so spare a thought for those who are on their own and will now be virtually in total isolation. That phone call or little help will mean so much more now than ever before. Don’t think they will be ok and someone else will be doing it for them, be that someone else and you do it, just in case someone else isn’t. Check on others.
For those that live amongst others, it makes sense to make an effort in looking after oneself. For those on their own, the general morale may be even lower as there is no one to converse with, let alone look presentable for. It is important, even when alone, to try and keep the normal regular daily routine as normal as possible. So still getting up, washing, cleaning up and making the best of oneself and one’s surroundings as nice as possible, as though you were expecting visitors is vital for the mind and wellbeing in self-preservation. This is important for general wellbeing as it gives light and hope, for the near future when everything resumes to normality.
It is important even when at home to find ways to remain tranquil, especially for those that are now wondering where their finance will come from, as work folds and business closes for many, with no income to come from their usual general source. How will bills be paid and food be bought? Every problem will have a solution, but it has to be sought and faced with calm to think clearly, in order to deal with the problems faced. Have faith that everything will change now, but it can and will also change again for the better in the not so distant future.
In reality, we have been spoilt with all the luxuries that modern day living has had to offer, so go back to traditional and natural ways that people live during times of hardship and battle. Getting priorities in order will help those who have become complacent to remind us to be humble and have gratitude for the things usually taken for granted.
Ways to stay positive and at your best no matter what:
- Keep in touch with others regularly, at least on the phone whenever possible.
- Give your home environment a clearing out and organising. Not only will it clutter the home, it will also clear the mind.
- Do some form of exercise. You may choose to do press ups, sit ups, lunges. Put some music on, be wild and silly, dance around like no one is watching, and who even cares if they are, it will be entertaining. Video call and share the dance madness together.
- Are you fortunate and blessed to have some outdoor space? If so, get out and start some gardening. Make it an exercise, plant your own fruits and veg. You can do this simplistically, even in garden pots to grow your own.
- Find yourself some relaxing hobbies that will also help clear your mind to think in perspective, reflect and recharge your mind for clear important and strategic decision making. It will also help yourself to remain at peace when you are confined to being around people more so than normal, without your own personal time and space.
- Find your meditation hobby, it can be music that relaxes you, meditation, yoga, painting drawing, reading, decorating, gardening, cooking, creative crafts. If you have others around, give yourselves a quiet meditation time when everyone does their own quiet unwind thing that they like to do, at the same time.
- Most of all, be kind, not selfish; being there for each other in times of need is what is important to make us a better person.
Love and Sparkles
Samsara x
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