The Virus — my update because I haven’t posted in ages.

I had a schedule. I stuck to it for about 4 hours. So good job, me!

I am the kind of person who doesn’t like to go out anyway, so the lockdown here in my country which is quite severe, hasn’t affected me too much. The police have had to turn holidaymakers away from our town because of the Easter holiday break. But aside from that, it has been a little frustrating but that’s all. The supermarket queues SUCK though.

There hasn’t been a moment where I changed as a person during this time of isolation. I paid for a couple of online lessons in art and design, on Domestika. I love that site. But I haven’t actually watched any of the lessons yet… I downloaded the app, though!

I think about it, while I’m playing video games. Or reading. I feel guilty for not using my lessons yet. But I will, when I’m ready. I need to do it in my own time.

Colossians 3:23 -Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters.

That’s a Bible verse from church this morning. I am going to interpret it a little bit out of context and say that to me at this point it means - I will do things for me and God, in my own time. Not feeling pressure to do something now when it’s what a lot of people are doing.

According to my pastor, the word ‘enthusiasm’ comes from en theos (Greek). Meaning in God, or filled with God. I think that’s great, actually.

I need to remember that and be full of Godly enthusiasm no matter what, whether I appear of have done anything noteworthy, or just had a normal day where all I did was shower and wash my hair, then maybe cook food and eat it.

Sorry, my thoughts are all over the place. It’s often like that.

Back to the isolation thing: I have worked hard to stay in my own mental bubble and not get too anxious, but there is some anxiety there. It’s important to show some grace (be kind), and give others a chance. If people are rude or selfish, shrug it off. We have reduced so many bad things!

Check this link to the Urban List.

https://www.theurbanlist.com/nz/a-list/positive-coronavirus-happenings-around-the-world

I should sum it up in case the link breaks one day.

Animals are walking empty city streets all over the world.

Businesses are helping people, everywhere, by donating food or money.

Pollution levels have massively dropped, worldwide! Like, amazingly.

The Venice Canals are clear of cloudiness and look beautiful. A small thing, but nice.

So many volunteers are out there, helping others!

In Italy they are singing to each other from their windows.

You can sign up to adopt an elderly person as a grandparent in the UK.

You can buy vouchers from businesses now and redeem them later, so you can still keep businesses going.

There’s a special time of day in some supermarkets just for the elderly, and one for essential workers.

I’m sure there’s more and more.

Don’t let this virus make you sad or anxious or crazy.

Stay safe, and if you’re sick, I pray you recover.

If you lost someone, my thoughts are with you. I’ll stop whatever I’m doing and I will think about everyone who is suffering, and I’ll pray.

And you should know that there are people all over the world who are thinking about others and praying for them, sending good thoughts too.

You aren’t actually alone. You just may not meet the people who are thinking of you.

God bless