If you are anything like me, being put on hold while listening to a BeeGee’s song that has been adapted for an elevator audio loop is beyond anxiety producing. The great thing about being on hold with a phone call is that you can hang up whenever you want (even though my call is very important to them.) The idea of Covid19 putting us on hold is an entirely different beast, with its own awful soundtrack that goes along with it. A slowed down audio of Stayin’ Alive takes on a whole different meaning and a new set of anxieties. This is a kind of hold that we cannot disconnect from because it has interwoven its way into every nook and cranny of our souls.
While on this mandatory hold how can we take advantage of this time?
• Learn a new skill using the gifts God has graced you with
• Journal this journey, you may be surprised what you find out about yourself
• Pay attention to the history being made right in front of you
• Be creative on how to connect with people around you
• Try to find happiness right where you are
This chaos will not last forever! This too shall pass, and when it does, lets walk away kinder, gentler, peaceful people who learned to dance to the hold music.
Making of a Minimalist 