I figured out today, entirely on accident, that if I have one hand in the garden, playing with dirt, while on a difficult phone call, I can deal.
It helps that it was very sunny and relatively warm – a balmy twelve degrees.
But I knew I had said difficult call appointment this morning and so when I went outside with the kids, I immediately started weeding.
I lost track of time.
And then my cell rang.
But first the news:
- Dutch have no plans to recommend face masks, health minister says
- Netherlands “Cannot Open All At Once”; Cabinet Responds to Trump Attack on WHO
- Netherlands accused of ignoring urgent advice on how to deal with pandemics
Oh, right, THAT call.
Actually, THOSE calls.
I had two appointments, but I was particularly anxious about the first one – with the company doctor.
And it was fine.
Cause I was gardening the whole time.
And then I had an appointment with my therapist.
And it was fine.
Cause I was gardening the whole time.
And I didn’t go on a walk AT ALL today.
But it was fine.
Cause I was gardening SO MUCH that I got over twelve THOUSAND steps.
I can tell I’m getting more resilient, though, not just cause I handled those calls with ease, but also because I handled social engagements well.
A thirty minute chat with one person. A WhatsApp with another. A video chat with another. A longer video chat with a group of friends.
Any one of these interactions were taxing last week or the week before.
Tonight I’m energized.
I hope this resiliency lasts.
And I hope you’re figuring things out, too, Warriors.
It’s been a little over four weeks. And it’s going to be who knows how many more.
And it’ll be fine.
I hope.