Today was even more amazing than yesterday with sunny and warmer temperatures. I went for a delightful walk with a dear friend where we stopped at the park for a chat and a cup of tea. What a glorious day weather wise and it was fantastic to get to see each other in person for a change rather than online. Don't get me wrong here. Virtual meetings have kept me sane during the pandemic. Seeing folks in person though, feels so much better. I smile a lot more. I have tears of happiness for seeing friends 'for real'. I understand how much we may have taken for granted before we were told we couldn't visit in person.
I have questioned the use of 'essential' for trips to see loved ones. It has been made clear that 'essential' often means essential to the economy and not essential to the mental health of the populace. I don't mean we should run around willy-nilly without taking precautions to minimize transmission of the virus. It seems that we should be able to take guarded trips to visit -- whether for tea, dinner or a few days together. Such meetings are good for the heart and so needed for the soul. They remind us of what is important in life. Caring for others and ourselves is paramount to good physical and emotional well being. Dealing with the pandemic has added stress to daily living, and with it stressed our overall health. I'm working at getting back into my daily walks -- even if they are short some days. These help me to reduce stress. Seeing others in small careful visits will be part of my learning to deal with the new health risks presented by this virus.
A song I played often as a youth came to mind today. It fit the need for a new type of freedom that I felt as I pondered things this afternoon. It may be perfect for a road trip song. <smile> Keep safe. Enjoy!
Born to be Wild -- Steppenwolf
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