It's the simple things

Saturday was the first day I went outside after all the air quality issues. It was nice to be out with Hal and to go around places we hadn’t seen before. Even a quick lunch at McDonald’s was worth the trip, and it reminded me of how important the simple things in life are.

After the air finally cleared up, we still stayed close to home. I ensured we had plenty of groceries that would last us for several days without any trouble. It feels good to see a plan come together so seamlessly.

Since then, we have stayed at home except for medical appointments and the gym. Eventually, we will venture out again, but I suspect that won’t be immediate. There isn't anything that we need right now.

As the days pass, I find I am happier with a simple life. I am slowly returning to my writing and will be more proficient. I took the adventurous first step and linked my Ghost blog to my Medium site to attract readers to Ghost. I find that Medium is somewhat predictable right now. I enjoy reading many of the authors there, but the Medium algorithm seems to keep directing me to things I want to stay away from.

It can be hard to focus on Kindness when the word seems so intent on destroying itself. HAatred is everywhere, and I am exhausted from combating it. I want my life and time spent on positive things and uplifting experiences as much as possible.

Sometimes I just sit quietly and enjoy the silence. I feel much better than I would try to sort out all the world's chaos that bombards us daily. I think we are getting beaten down to stop us from resisting the evil in the world. I want to fight back, but I get so tired from the constant struggle. I pass the torch of resistance on to the next generation. I have earned my right to rest.