Now that our major lockdown has re-opened, at least partially, we may find ourselves impatient to become more free / more able to travel and make plans for the future.
It's good to make plans, yet can also be a little dangerous. As soon as we become impatient about what we want to do, we open ourselves to disappointments and failure.
In truth, lockdown has taught us a lot about being patient and to look on the bright side of life. Small examples bring this to mind, sitting on a bench sharing a coffee with a friend and having a good chat, keeping social distance in mind.
Sitting out in our garden on a sunny day and relaxing, with closed eyes we might just as well be in an exotic place. What we cannot do bodily, our mind and imagination is free to do.
Will we still remember to make that daily call to an older friend or neighbour / offer to shop for them / send a get-well card? Say a prayer for those in need, mentally and physically? So many acts of kindness are taking place which creates a wonderful atmosphere of friendship.
We can be joyful about our extended freedom, and still continue to be patient with all that is taking place in this wonderful world of ours.
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