Respect

It is hard these days to get my time on the computer to write with my husband dominating the computer.  Covid-19 has him working from home.  I decided to write tonight while he is sleeping.  I am feeling empathy for others who are struggling with this pandemic and the disrespect of this country that is happening.  Some days it all seems like a scary Hollywood movie is playing right in front of our eyes.

I have always been on the sensitive side and I guess you could say that I was born into this world with a sensitivity to my surrounding.  As a child I was the cry baby, sensitive to touch and sensitive to sound and of course I have always been perceptive of other people's pain.  Some people call it a gift and some call it being an empath. 

An empath feels the emotional pain of others and it can be overwhelming at times.  Lately I have had to limit what I see as far as news on television.  I do however like being informed as to what is happening in the country. I also know that there is a lot of dishonest reporting going on in this country.  It is sad to say that we are a very divided society that has lost respect for one another.  Have we all forgot that we live in a democracy.

Democracy is the right for all of us to vote for who we would like to run the country.  It saddens me to see people threatening others who maybe on the other side of their political view.  I predicted nine years ago that we were headed towards a life where people don't care about others.  I saw this evolving right before my eyes as life was subjecting my family to unforeseen circumstances.  People who we hired and trusted with our life were more worried about their reputation.  They came across as if they forgot what empathy is all about..  Here we are today with a government that has forgotten that they are working for people that elected them.  Where has respect for one another gone.

I read daily articles written from several sources.  I always subjectively weed out the ones that I feel are are just an attack on a business or a subject for political gain. The empath in me follows Edgar Allen Poe's quote , "Believe nothing you hear, and only half that you see."  In other words I don't believe any of the articles that are being published by some journalist in some news columns.  It has amazed me that people are displaying some of these articles on facebook and other media sites.  They must be gullible or they like tearing down opponents they don't like.  I would rather see them highlight the good reasons we should vote for who they want in office.  I want to know what someone is going to do to better my life if  I elect them.  It is simple and if you don't like what is happening then start with trying to change things by being respectful of others to vote for what they believe in.  

Just think of what could happen if we all posted something positive about the people that are going to run in this election.  Stop listening to the media which is gloom and doom and start talking about the good things that are happening.  The mind is a powerful thing if we just change the words we say to change the world.

I don't always agree with a person's opinion but I do try to respect that they are allowed to have an opinion.  

Life is Beautiful !!

Elizabeth:)

Covid-19 and Masks

It has been since April 3rd 2020 that I last posted.  This has been some year and we are grateful for each day that passes and we remain healthy.  Hope that sooner than later this covid-19 will be behind us.  My time on the computer is limited these days as my husband has been working from home since march.  My laptop died a long time ago.  I had laid this blog to rest last year but I feel the need to document something about this crazy year.

Are we in the twilight zone or some dream that will end after the elections.  I ask myself that quite often now as the news media just won't stop with the fear factor and bashing of the political parties.  I think we all get it that this pandemic is not going anywhere soon.   We are trying to adjust to living life with social distancing and a mask.  The initial shock and fear of the virus has settled down.  As we have learned more about it, I no longer fear it's presence but I am still following the CDC guidelines.  I have an assortment of masks and wear them whenever out in the stores or in close proximity of others.  I stopped all that showering and changing clothes when coming home from grocery shopping.   I still wash my hands and decided to save my skin on my body from over disinfectant as my hands are dry enough from hand sanitizer and soap.  I don't want to look like a dried prune if I survive the pandemic.

The hardest part has been not socializing with friends.  I haven't been out for a luncheon or get together since January.  I miss that eye to eye contact and the smiles on people's faces that are now hiding behind a mask.  Facetime and Zoom are nice but they still aren't like human contact.  I let my guard down and have embraced seeing my grandchildren occasionally as they have been at home for four months.  Sitting on the driveway in the evenings and taking walks allows us to say hi to some neighbors and catch up on what's happening.  Everybody seems so excited when someone speaks to them.  Let's face it we were meant to be social.   Thank goodness I have my husband at home for that release of oxytocin we need from hugging.  I feel sad for people that are alone during this time.

I try to visit my dad a couple times a week as we stay social distance from each other.  Thank goodness for summer as we are able to sit outside and visit.  If we are inside his home I always have the mask on.  His pleasure comes from seeing his neighbors outside and talking to them.  He also takes a ride in his car periodically just for a change in scenery.  He still does not go into the stores as he is in that vulnerable age group at 90.

I pray every night that those who are on ventilators will survive and people will start getting on board with wearing a mask.  It has been confusing about the wearing of mask but on the side of precaution and for the love of others I will wear a mask.  I feel it is just an act of kindness and hoping it will slow the virus from spreading.  We can be strong when we all join together.  Sending out loving prayers for everyone.💖

Life is beautiful!!

Elizabeth😷😷


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