It depends upon what condition your condition is in!

Discussed this last night with neighbor & friend from my local civic where I was "thrust" by circumstances to serve as acting pres. Certain things -- particularly some parts of use of my gym and the school gym where I'd play basketball -- may not be the same as before our "NY PAUSE". While I always argue when is comes to "QUA" the "LITY" over "NTITY," some things cry for as much as possible. I do not think I'd be upset if a civic meeting included someone or more than that from every single household in my community (never happened before) but I'd handle or endure it.
At the same time in person groupings may require totally different approaches before any gathering; the specifics involved remain mindboggling the last night's discussion covered much of it; not even sure I'd look to cover in my own blog.

Thanks for sharing. Worthy musings. I feel a persistent sense of malaise that accompanies group threats...along with our group humanity when our better angels emerge. In this case it is prolonged as it won’t be safe to go in the water for some time (metaphorically speaking). My gratitude is boundless for that inner oasis that never leaves and for the gift of a blessed life. This pox is a constant reminder how fortunate we all are. May it pass over all our houses.

What a timely blog for me. Was just thinking about this this morning, it's a sense of blah. . .I keep trying to remind myself to be thankful for my and my family's health, the roof we have over our heads, and food on the table. Some days it's harder than others.

Staying busy has become easy as my company keeps adding layers of projects that seemingly can't be completed. So you never can truly finish. Maybe that is the plan, to keep oneself in a state of constant something. I don't know about you, but I am working more hours now, but selling a heck of a lot less. Something has to give...soon.

I notice that many of you are stumbling thru this pandemic and having some trouble adapting. I think that possibly getting outside of yourselves. Stepping out of your psyche to embrace your new normal might work . What in fact is your normal? Maybe best to adapt to that place sooner than later ? Less pain? Less confusion? I like to stay in a Survival of the Fittest frame if you will . Focus on our innate needs . Food , water, shelter . Creature comforts and slowing down the needs and expectations if you will . Nature may be trying to tell us something . What are our innate needs and wants ? Can we adapt to those and stray perhaps from the fast line ? There is a surplus of lanes to occupy our minds and bodies . I’m focusing now on the zen . My psyche is happy to comply . The wild life up here in the Forrest is happy to comply . It’s the story of the creatures in the Forrest . Toe to toe . Black amongst gray .Sharing . Perhaps the same portion of nuts . Few distractions . Pure focus . Never second guessing . Never outside the box . Safe . At least playing it that way .Time to slow down without losing inertia . Walk the Line . Minimal diversions . Step up to the plate .


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For the record, I don't feel blah or malaise. I am fortunate that I can still work with my clients, so I feel connected even though I miss personal contact. I had a ton of programs to finish so I learned a lot and I'm in a phase of implementing it. I go for walks in the park, see people even though we don't talk. Get food from neighborhood restaurants. I miss different things and feel sad about the tragedy of others. But functioning quite normally!