In general, addicts, all kinds of addicts, don’t do well with time on their hands. Thinking tends to turn towards self-entered thinking. Then peppered with self-hatred and fear, it tends to become extremely negative thoughts. Without a strong program, a strong support group and a strong commitment, a crisis is often the time people go backwards and start practicing their addiction.
With that in mind, I thought I would post something a friend posted on her blog yesterday. Since most of us are at home, in lock-down as in France or Shelter in Place as in California, this will give you something to think about.
“What if…
we subscribe to the philosophy that life is always working out for us, that there is an intelligence far greater than humans at work.
That all are interconnected.
What if…
the virus and it’s demands of social distancing actually help us?
What if..
We reset as individuals, taking time to recall all that is truly important, as we reconnect with family, loved ones and community- in giving.
What if..
By reducing travel? Our environment, the skies, the air and our even lungs get a break for a bit.
What if…
Our cities see blue skies and less smog for the first time in a long time, with factories being shut down.
What if..
Many get to work from home, during this time, as oppose to commuting which lessens pollution and provides more personal time.
What if..
Families reconnect; having more time at home. Lovers reengage and remember the gratitude they have for one another.

What if..
It’s an open invitation to turn inwards in deep thought, as oppose to the pressured social gatherings, with self-soothing drinks involved.
What if..
It’s a time to reconnect with self and ask, what is really important to me?
What if..
It’s a economical and social reset, balancing and reevaluating both our minds and business structures.
What if..
It’s a time to understand the working poor, with a lack of healthcare access for the over 30 million in the U.S. alone. Giving a greater understanding of the importance for paid sick leave.
What if..
It’s a time to revalue spending habits, retirement, college funds, IRA and savings, along with 3-6 month rainy day, or in this case- pandemic, funds.
**How hard does one need to work to be able to LIVE, to HAVE A LIFE… outside of work? Let us contemplate our career, home and extracurricular time we allot for ourselves.
What if..
Washing our hands properly and proper hygiene was something many needed as a reminder. Yes, one irresponsible person effects many. Yes, we are all interconnected.
What if…
It resets our gratitude and a provided a presence of peace we haven’t felt in long while.
What if…
There is a favorable shift underway in our society?
What if…
this virus is an ally in our evolution?
What if..
We needed a reminder to be and stay connected, humane, to live a simpler life, with more joy.
What if..
We needed a kick to be less impactful to our environment and more giving to each other.
What if..
It triggered more offerings of the heart.
What if..
We give these uneasy times an offering to another perspective, another way to impact and unfold our evolution in a positive manner.
What if…
We remembered the gifts we are receiving by this virus and continue on with some of the simplicities this has provided.
What if…
We are better tomorrow, for what we were given today.
What if…—”
Sara
Saving Sara 