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Heartwings Love Notes 939 - How Is Everyone Doing?

Heartwings says, "As the old normal dissolves, what will the new normal look like?"

Some are eager to get back to "normal," as they think of pre Covid19 times. What that means for some is one thing, for another, something different. Yet whatever the old normal was, it's definitely different from whatever is happening now. Perhaps we have been given an opportunity to look more closely at what has been and make a decision as to whether or not we want to return—assuming we can, or whether we wish to create something new and different with our lives.

The old normal for Stephen and me held trips to the library, now of course closed. It held occasional visits to a movie theater, Dinners or other meals at a variety of restaurants, checking out discount stores, time spent in a favorite thrift store and Saturday yard sales. Most likely we will resume some if not all of these activities, but it may be that we will not do so with the same frequency. For us, it has been rather nice just being home. It's peaceful. In addition, we have saved a lot of money on gas, as well as on restaurant meals and the acquisition of fun but superfluous items.

Staying out of stores unless we are buying necessities does not seem to me to be difficult to continue doing. If I really wanted to, I could shop on line although I don't. Shopping has never been important for me unless it is for something I really need or want. For many people it is a form of entertainment. I'd rather read a book or watch a funny DVD from our collection. Too, creative writing—poetry and prose forms an important part of how Stephen and I like to spend our time. That is not going to change, nor is the fun we have cooking together.

A everyone knows, how we as a people spend our time has changed as a result of Covid 19. Many will have discovered the joy of hobbies, of passing time together as a family, and of course, being outdoors in nature. These are healthier pursuits than shopping. Sedentary activities like watching sports are not as good for us as playing them. It is said that it takes forty days to change a habit. We've had more time than that to make changes in our daily lives. May that have been enough.

May you find new inspiration and change old bad habits in your daily life.

PS How has Covid 19 affected your habits? Have you made any discoveries about your preferences? I'd love to hear what you have learned. Write to tashahal@gmail.com and for more love notes and other tidbits, visit www.heartwingsandfriends.com.
 

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Blessings and Best Regards,
Tasha Halpert
 

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