Many of us are feeling confused, anxious, stressed and worried dealing with this present crisis. Have you looked at the other side of the coin and ask yourself, “what good can come out of this?” Don’t get me wrong the whole thing has been frightening and very stressful for all of us, our family/friends and our community and even our own nerves. When disaster strikes, there is always hope, if we keep calm and see the good. Here are some positive good to come from this experience.

1. Family bond.  Have your family ties gotten stronger while being quarantine together? By playing, cooking/baking, eating, just having fun together. I know being together 24/7 can be stressful but did the good times outweigh the bad?  You stuck it out because you are family.
2. Relationships. Have your marriage/ friendships got stronger through this?  Have you been talking more or just finding that special spark that put you both together in the first place?  
3. How about your health. Have you started to take better care of yourself through better hygiene, eating healthier or just taking time to relax?  Exercising or taking time to get out and enjoy the sunshine.
4. More Creative. Learning a new hobby, writing a book, playing in your garden, working on something you been putting off. So much joy and relaxation come out from doing something you love.
5. Organizing. How about organizing that closet you been putting off, painting a room, tossing out items that you don’t need. Just giving your home some love and releasing stuff that is pulling you down.
6. Mental Detox. Taking the time to grief, letting go of toxic lifestyles or relationships? Learning to forgive ourselves or others. Learning to love again. Finding inner peace within.
7.   What about your faith? Has your faith gotten stronger with God? Have you started praying more? Reading the bible or just learning all about God’s love and goodness? Knowing He has been with you through all of this. Having the confidences and faith that you can make it through this crisis with God by your side.
8.  How about charity to others?  Taking the time to call or connect with family and friends you have not contacted in years. Being compassionate to others by distancing yourself or just being nice by smiling or saying hello. Be thankful for each other. Since the crisis, I believe we all found out we are all in this together. It doesn’t matter if you are rich or poor. Young or old. Married or not. Everyone been affected in some way or fashion.
9. Being thankful. Thankful for a roof over your head, water to drink, a bed to sleep in, food to eat,  thankful  for another morning, family/friends to bond with, etc…Thanking God for being with us through it all.
10. Fill your life with joy. Focus on the good and happy aspects of your life. Visualize joy and goodness daily.  Those who love and laugh and believe will get through this.

  Well that is my list. I bet you could add more? We can say all the negative things but in reality, the positive always outweighs everything. With confidence, enthusiasm, encouragement and perseverance you are bound to win. With love and faith, you have the foundation to succeed through this. Keep on smiling. Peace, hope and love dear friends. Be safe and sending love through the internet to you all.