Motivation in the Age of COVID

I am both speechless and invigorated by an unexpected and incredibly touching message of friendship and encouragement from an old friend. 

💜

I'm not sure what motivated me to share this revived blog but you can thank that friend for me sharing more. Those close to me know how much I have always loved to write and that it has always been a dream of mine not just to write but to write a book. I have written many things over the years, brainstormed, started and stopped writing multiple 'books', unable to commit to what I felt may be the great idea worthy of my time, sacrifice and vulnerability to pursue my dream. (Bear with me, I know all the talk of dreams may sound cheesy.)

But here we are. There is a lot of power in saying things out loud (or writing them on the Internet) and sharing with others, not just for encouragement and connection, but for accountability in working towards something you want. By putting something out in the universe you no longer allow it to linger as a mere idea but breathe life into it, more than is typically possible on your own accord. Sharing pushs us forward. It is the same for any goal. If no one knows what you wanted to do, you (feel you) cannot fail, but you fail yourself. 

Now more than ever we rely on technology to connect but that doesn't necessarily mean it's easier to sync up with friends given a myriad of variables like time zone, schedule and communication preferences (seriously though.) As many can attest to, being home more does not equate to being more available. It varies by person and, in my case, is often dictated by (not so) little humans.

Social Media can be helpful to feel like you're in touch and connected with others but is not a filling substitute for direct personal communication. It's only what you, and those you're connected to, choose to share. We all know how some of the sharing and group posts can become a little overwhelming. It can also change your opinion of someone - for the better or worse. 

Where am I going with all of this? Keep sharing in the ways your most comfortable and then take it a step further and reach out and share in a way that is outside of that comfort. Pick up the phone, not to take a picture or scroll Social Media, but to speak to someone; initiate a Zoom call; post on an issue you care about; respond to someone's inquiry in a group; engage in discussions with others, whatever it may be. 

You never know the impact you may have on someone else, and how that connection will in turn impact your own outlook that day.

Make it a great day friends!