With Covid-19 dominating our world there are many things we should not take for granted. Being forced into lock-down or self-isolation takes its toll on our well-being, with many people are being drawn to buy more STUFF, to fill a void that freedom to move around offers us. In this time of self isolation why not take this opportunity to spend time (not money) and rethink things we should never take for granted.
50 things we should never take for granted.
- Good health
- Good friends
- Good physical fitness
- Our front line workers
- Our environment
- Quicker travel time for those going to work
- Sunny days to help grow our food
- Rainy days to top up the tanks and flush our river systems
- Windy days to dry our clothes
- A roof over our heads and pillow to rest at night
- The art of making a pot tea
- Time to catch up on reading
- Time to declutter and recycle paperwork
- Time to revisit hobbies
- Time to learn a new skill
- Time to write a letter or a book
- Freedom of speech
- Discover the joy of repairing things
- Clean water
- Walks with someone I love
- Social distancing walk with the family
- ME time
- Opportunity to organise your wardrobe and shop you wardrobe, not buy more stuff
- Solo dancing
- Playing old LP’s and cassettes
- A belly laugh
- Time to finish project you have always “gunna” finish
- Smiles from strangers
- Cuddles, hugs and kisses from loved ones
- No school runs while home schooling
- A great cup of coffee
- Real conversations
- Space to think
- Watching a bird take a bath
- Guilt free day dreaming
- New opportunities
- Good neighbours
- Strong community
- A wave from across the street
- A helping hand
- A comfortable pair of shoes
- A warm coat
- A warm meal
- Four legged friends
- Healthy food
- Space to exercise
- Our job
- People
- Time
- Life
Life is too short to be filling it with more STUFF when we have so much to be grateful for.
Tanya Lewis Eco Organiser ®
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