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I'm so g*dd*amn sick and tired of COVID

And I know you are too...

By Shelley CarrollPublished 3 years ago 4 min read
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I'm so g*dd*amn sick and tired of COVID
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I know we’re all tired of COVID and frustrated with the changing guidelines, restrictions, predictions, and opinions ad nauseum.

We're weary of making tentative plans only to have to alter or cancel them altogether.

We're fed up with getting hopeful, only to ultimately feel let down and disheartened again.

We're anxious about what tomorrow may bring and if or when we'll ever start to resume feeling "normal" at any point.

And as much as I can bitch and moan and whine and complain along with the best of 'em (and oh, how I have), I’m just so g*dd*mn fed up with of all of the negative chatter on the topic. And I’m an empath! Believe me, I have tons of sympathy for all concerned. But none of this is a shock anymore. I’d be more shocked if it was all over!

We’re all missing out on someone or something. No one is being singled out.

It's ok to be sad or angry. But it's not ok to set up house there.

Despite all of the wonderful things my parents told me when I was growing up, the realization has finally dawned on me:

I'm not special.

And guess what? Neither are you.

The cold hard truth of the matter is this: Unless and until we all do what we’re told and stop finding loopholes or wishing things were different, we can expect more conflicting information, more changes, more sad stories, more bad news.

I get it.

I don't like it, but I get it.

"We may be in the same storm, but we are not all in the same boat". This experience is different for each of us, to be sure. But no one’s grief or loss is any more important than anyone else’s.

Yes, it’s unfair. It’s depressing. And for some of us, it’s outright bullsh*t.

And whatever your personal opinion may be (and mine as well!), it doesn't matter.

Here we are.

To share a phrase that I really can't stand, "it is what it is".

But does it have to be?

We may not be able to change our circumstances and we won't develop patience and tolerance overnight... but we can certainly try to change our attitudes and perceptions for the time being.

So here is a challenge for your consideration:

Instead of ruminating on what we don’t have and may not have again for some time (if ever), let’s find some common ground and do something nice for others who share our circumstances or predicaments.

I don’t mean to foster the notion that misery loves company, but maybe we can help each other through the tough times rather than bemoan what we don’t have and can't enjoy right now.

We have more in common than we think. Let’s do what communities (as human beings!) do best - be there for one another and build each other up.

  • Give your postal worker a cup of coffee.
  • Share a fresh-baked batch of cookies with a neighbour.
  • Call your parents.
  • FaceTime an old friend.
  • Write a letter. And mail it!
  • Be a wine fairy and leave a bottle of wine on your bestie’s porch.
  • Rake up the leaves on a senior citizen’s lawn.
  • Order a meal for a far-off loved one and arrange to have it delivered.
  • Send someone flowers.
  • Use social media to share jokes/funny stories/fun challenges/pleasant memories.
  • Smile and wave at every person you meet when you’re out for a walk.
  • Let a car go ahead of you in traffic.
  • And just for you.... Maybe give your brain a break... stop watching round-the-clock cable news.

The possibilities are endless and many don’t even cost a dime!

Shamelessly found on Google courtesy of @bloomdailyplanners

Let's shift our collective focus, even if only temporarily, and just try to be decent human beings to one another. Squint to see the sunshine... and share it.

It may not solve anything, but it's a much more positive approach than wallowing in negativity. It's something pleasant to do in the meantime.

All I ask is that you please give it a try.... for f*cks sake! ;)

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About the Creator

Shelley Carroll

Ms. Carroll is a 50-something year-old retired public servant and mother of three adult children. She and her partner Hal live in Amherst NS with a sweet, anxiety-ridden rescue dog. Shelley loves reading, running and red wine.

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