Social Isolation

I haven't posted in a long time.... too busy to stop moving, too unmotivated to be introspective, too self absorbed.  Sometimes the path we should take is rocky and lonely, but still leads somewhere.  With the recent pandemic of Covid-19 we are to maintain a safe distance (>6') and avoid crowds.  Restaurants, bars, gyms, rec centers/pools, public spaces are all closed.  Now is a time to return to the values of silence and awareness, while still enjoying the sounds and sights that only come to those alone.  If indeed we are an uncarved block of pure potential perhaps this is a time to explore those avenues.  Life for a senior citizen goes so quickly and yet the days drag by when confined to a single space.  I am so glad to have an activity that still is possible to enjoy, that welcomes me in a way that no occupied setting allows.  I have involuntarily progressed  from swimming two miles/day to pacing from one side of the house to another.  As the weather morphs from cold Winter winds to sunny Spring breezes we are reminded that each moment is precious and potential for new knowledge.  On the water with wind there are waves and because wind is directional there is always a lee, a respite from the forces that would take us where we don't want to go.  I will proceed with purpose taking strength from the ability to face another day without fear.  Here we go again!