Another week of lockdown but I have been conscious about staying focused on my perspective and making the most of the situation this week. I think we can all relate to the feeling of life throwing us curveballs at times… making us feel completely out of sorts…. seemingly not in control of our situation and as if we are walking through a warzone… dodging landmines with each step. That has been the overall feeling over the past month… with an abundance of boredom and anxiety mixed in while we wait to hear… day in and day out… if things are going to be going back to normal. But this week has been different. This week… I have forced myself to take a step back and be grateful for the fact that I can still go to work and get out of the unit for half the day. Realize that I have loved ones on the outside that I can call and email… and answer the phone or respond when I do. Appreciate that I have my health and can workout… even if that means doing my “shred” (solid plyometric/cardio workout – highly recommend the app) on the floor next to my bed or in the hallway. Be grateful for my family and friends that have sent me books to read. In reality… I am lucky. And I know that may sound crazy to many of you but when you are in an environment like prison and you have the these type of gifts… you know how incredibly good you have it because you constantly see others who do not have these “luxuries”.
So, thank you to my inner circle of heroes out there that continually give me so much to be grateful for and so much to look forward to in the future.
Stay healthy… stay active. Fingers crossed for next week.