Visual Escapes and Daily Inspirations: Share Yours

Posted by John, Volunteer Mentor @johnbishop, Mar 16, 2020

Let's create a space to offer a daily reprieve.

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought a lot of uncertainty and fear into our lives. Some of that fear and uncertainty can be caused by over thinking what is going on or unnecessarily worrying. So, I'm making sure I wash my hands frequently, not touching my face, staying away from social gatherings and all of the recommended guidelines to help avoid getting or spreading COVID-19 but it can be a little boring. I try to not watch news all day long while I'm in this self imposed captivity. I like to take pictures of birds and other creatures from my window as a welcome break.

I invite you to join me in sharing pictures, favorite poems, sayings, mottos, funny moments. Let's take a daily break together.

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Merry, Alumni Mentor | @merpreb | Apr 5, 2020

In reply to @johnbishop "Beep! Beep! Sorry @sueinmn I am definitely a great Road Runner and Wiley Coyote fan. Thanks..." + (show)

Lol

bookysue | @bookysue | Apr 5, 2020

Hi Chris. Hard to be focused - I colored and it helps- mind shift - we need to do this help to be well balanced - or solitaire Or read- fixing my house - helping me a little
We have to do whatever we can to be okay - tough I know it - But I find doing things I am. It used to- having to focus on something happy helps-

John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Apr 5, 2020

@zeiracorp - Thanks for sharing these photos, you must live in the country!

Dana, Volunteer Mentor | @danab | Apr 6, 2020

In reply to @grandpabob "By contrast to Dana's summer like photo. This is what greeted us yesterday morning. One thing..." + (show)

@grandpabob Beautiful, I love the look of the snow in the bright sunshine but then there's the shoveling I guess unless you need to go somewhere just sit an enjoy.

Dana, Volunteer Mentor | @danab | Apr 6, 2020

Beautiful

iamkaren | @iamkaren | Apr 6, 2020

Hi! I just started a course on Coursera offered by the University of Toronto. It deals with anxiety and coping with the stress brought on by COVID-19. I highly recommend this to others. There is no fee for this course so no excuse not to enroll.

Ginger, Volunteer Mentor | @gingerw | Apr 6, 2020

In reply to @iamkaren "Hi! I just started a course on Coursera offered by the University of Toronto. It deals..." + (show)

@iamkaren Here is the website for the course you are speaking about. It's worth a look see, and probably would be good to have it in the anxiety discussion for COVID-19, also.
https://www.coursera.org/learn/manage-health-covid-19
Ginger

iamkaren | @iamkaren | Apr 6, 2020

In reply to @gingerw "@iamkaren Here is the website for the course you are speaking about. It's worth a look..." + (show)

Thanks for the link.

mcryan | @mcryan | Apr 8, 2020

My daughter had tumor removed from her brain. It was tested and found to have, " MGMT Promoter Methylation" . Does that mean I carry this or(logic) my wife carries.

Chris Trout, Volunteer Mentor | @artscaping | Apr 8, 2020

In reply to @artscaping "@bookysue, Hi there. Thank you for MR Word info. I have a hard time staying focused..." + (show)

@bookysue, MR Word is a great game. To really win big you have to get a lot of double words. Thanks again. I have a new game.
May you have a lovely sleep tonight.
Chris