But eventually I arose from amidst the ThankYouLockdown crackling chip packets and chocolate wrappers, like the phoenix rising from the rubbish, to pull myself together and face (thanks @mareikebrase) my inner awkward and uncomfortable places that I had, until that moment, hidden from myself by shopping or coffee-shopping or meeting-til-I’m-dropping… and I ‘did the work’ and ‘went there’ and found what I was trying to avoid and all the awkwardness that comes with looking internally…
And so, I can finally say, like Alanis Morrisette…Thank You Lockdown.
I’m actually thankful for lockdown…it’s been a tough few months, but it was necessary; here’s what I’m grateful for:
Peace
But during lockdown, the forced stillness that came with having nowhere to be, caus that mist to lifted from me, and replaced it with a glow italy email list of peace and quiet that has descended on me and settled clear through to my bones.
It took a few weeks, but I feel I am better at listening, I can even sit still for moments to watch the sea, play dolls with my girls, practice my piano…breathe.
#ThankYouLockdown for peace.
Family
For the first time in my life, I am home with my family all day, every day but what I found instead is the beauty and joy of spending every waking moment with my little family.
My daughters have blossomed in front of 3rd lever: digitize project communication – avoid addendums and delays my eyes, my relationship with my husband is at an all-time high…all because I’m a present, available and able to give these relationships the time and attention they need to develop and grow.
#ThankYouLockdown for family time.
Home Schooling
Who knew that I would actually love homeschooling, even though it meant that my work day ended at midnight; the joy of teaching my fax marketing youngest to read, or helping my oldest navigate maths or verbs cannot be communicated adequately through mere words.
I am a teacher at heart, and being able to see what my kids are learning and be involved for these brief months, has been a real gift.
#ThankYouLockdown for homeschooling.
Health
Thanks to coronavirus we all started eating healthier: hello vegetables, salads and fruit! “Come on kids, you have to eat healthy or the coronavirus will get you!” Hello healthy minds and bodies and stronger immune systems…we’ll send them for therapy when they’re older.
#ThankYouLockdown for healthy eating habits.
Fitness
I have never had time to go to the gym – see first point above! But with the narrow exercise window forced upon us I found myself…believe it or not…going for a morning run!
#ThankYouLockdown ThankYouLockdown for helping me find my fit self.