CHANGE IS ALWAYS WITH US, BUT WHEN WE RESIST IT WE CREATE MORE ANGER, DEPRESSION, AND PROBLEMS.
The Covid-19, has brought and continues to bring change to everyone in the world. We each have the choice to follow the recommendations of the CDC and our state’s mandates or not.
To embrace or adapt to change, we must first start with ourselves.
We each need our areas of sanctuary, safety, or peace. Call it whatever is right for you. My areas are my faith, husband and family, friends, meditative times, gardening, and enjoying the warmth of the sun. These are my anchors that keep me from sadness or anger. They help me to accept the world I now live in.
When we adapt to or embrace the new world, we let go of fear, make healthier and safer decisions for ourselves, and we find peace. We now can reach out to others with kinder hearts, help those in need, and be supportive of those who are struggling. Thanks to Pinterest for this perfect quote as illustrated.
Mountains Beyond Mountains by Tracy Kidder describes how a more meaningful and fulfilling life can be created out of tremendously challenging times or events.
Eternal Road by John W. Howell is a story of good versus evil, of eternity, and of human choices that could destroy the world. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08GL135KQ/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i0
With Covid-19 we have gone through doom and gloom, but it has also brought out the good in people: volunteers providing food, making and giving away face masks, creative ways businesses are serving their customers through curbside pick-ups, separating tables 6 feet apart, free home delivery of groceries, communicating more with Zoom and Face Time, neighbors sharing food, creative ways kids are being educated at home, and so much more.
How have you adapted to our changing world? Please share some examples of how you have changed, seen people reaching out to others, strengths and adaptability of yourself or others. Please share in the comment section. We can all learn from one another. Thank you.
KAREN INGALLS, AUTHOR, BLOGGER & SURVIVOR 
This is a lovely post, Karen. I am relieved my boys are back at school as it was terribly hard having them at home doing on-line schooling with my husband and I both at home working. I have seen a revival of a sense of community in some places in the UK and the US as a result of the lockdowns but I haven’t seen that here, sadly. South Africa has such a lot of crime that people are not forthcoming with help for people they don’t know.
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Roberta, I hope that the unrest in South Africa will quickly be resolved and peace will be there for everyone. Adapting to change is not always easy, but it is imperative. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.
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A wonderful uplifting post, Karen, and a reminder that we need to adapt as life brings unexpected changes our way.
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How very true, Mae. Thank you for reading and commenting on the blog.
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A beautiful and thought-provoking post, Karen. COVID-19 changed all of our words for sure. But, good things have happened in spite of it. I got a publishing contract in April and that changed my entire life. I’ve never worked with a publisher before, so it’s a learning curve, but I appreciate having a partner!
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Congratulations, Jan! How exciting for you and so well deserved. Thank you for your comment and for sharing about your new adventure.
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Beautiful post and great book recommendations. I agree fighting change is bad for us on so many levels. Instead of fighting we can help nake this a better world.
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Fighting never solves anything. Love is the only answer. Thank you for your comment, Denise.
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An excellent message Karen. Thank you so much for the support of Eternal Road. ❤️
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Thank you, John. This book deserves recognition for its powerful message.
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Thank you, Karen.
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Thank you wonderful wife for your inspiring and beautiful post.
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Thank you. Your words, support, and love mean the world to me.
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Thank you, dear Karen, for this beautiful and thoughtful reflection. We all need to find our “sanctuary” and hold tight to the Love deep within. Hopefully, 2021 will restore peace, offer healing, and magnify our joy. ♥♥♥
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Gwen, I appreciate your comment and I also pray that 2021 will be a better year filled with peace, love, and healing.
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