It’s a quote that seems particularly apt for the current times and such a great way of looking at things!
Yes, we are staying safe at home, having to self isolate and keep our distance from people and, while that might feel (and is) difficult, it’s also full of opportunity!
It’s an opportunity to get closer to people – ring friends and family (rather than text), reach out to help neighbours you’ve barely spoken to, join in with the community to publicly applaud the NHS and so on.
OK, all of that has to be from a safe distance but that’s just physical distance. The opportunity lies in getting closer to people emotionally, creating bonds that will hopefully last beyond these difficult times – such a great thing to focus on.
Of course, it’s also an opportunity to do things for yourself that you seem never to get round to or those things at home you never have time for. Now’s the time to learn a new skill, take up a new hobby, clean those cupboards – and feel great about doing it.
As for me, I took the opportunity today to sort through clothes (and yes I cleaned the wardrobes while doing it). Hardly rocket science (that’s a “nod” to Einstein by the way ) but it made me feel good.
So, I wonder – what “opportunities” have you created? Why not share them here? WI women – women in general – are great at “rising to the occasion”, so tell us what you’re doing and help us all fill our time with opportunities we haven’t even thought of yet.
All the best
Liz
Gosforth Central Women's Institute 