As I write this commentary, the world is facing the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. At times, it seems the news will never improve. While I cannot predict when the headwinds will turn in our favor, I can share what has been helping me.I may not be able to do many of the events I love this summer, but I still have sunny days, grass-scented breezes and the time to sit and relish the moment. If I turn on a little bluegrass and shuffle my feet in the dirt, it's almost like I am there, at least in moments. I know that the pandemic is not impacting each of us equally. It is my hope that each of us is left with some blessings. When I get discouraged, I challenge myself to remember three things I can still enjoy, like my family, my health and my job.One my favorite features on Facebook is their memories feature, where they show things you have shared or posted "on this day" in previous years. While I am not a prolific user of Facebook, I do post and I get tagged by friends and family. What has resonated with me are posts about past difficult events - say, a local business that experienced a fire, or epic flooding in a familiar area. Time has given me the perspective to know that the business will rebuild and the waters will recede. And, so it will be with COVID-19 (eventually). Humans are amazingly resilient.
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