So, okay we’ve all been grieving the loss of a lot of things lately. Milestone events everywhere from dance recitals to sports seasons to graduation ceremonies to weddings and funerals. Some of us have gone months without seeing parents and grandparents.
All this grieving has been happening in significant isolation. I’ve regretfully noticed my weekly posts have become a little morose too. This is not a healthy way to live long-term. I’m asking you to join me in taking a break from all the negativity.
The Nobel poet laureate Miley Cyrus instructs us how to quickly change our perspective. A paradigm shift from stress to happiness is as easy as, “the DJ plays my song and I feel alright… So, I put my hands up, they’re playing my song and I know I’m gonna be okay…”
Obviously, I’m being facetious. But no matter what our circumstances, we can all find something for which to be grateful. Something to celebrate.
So, I recommend you have your own little Party in the U.S.A. I’m not asking anyone to cross any social distancing boundaries you’ve established. I simply think it would be healthy for us all to find something to celebrate in our families and then just go for it.
Has anyone lost a tooth? Learned to tie their shoes? Become potty-trained? Taken off the training wheels? Finished a book series? Gotten braces? Gotten braces taken off? Had their tonsils removed? 😉 Passed a level on a video game?
How about you Moms and Dads? Have you finished a work project? A home project? Met a fitness goal? Set a fitness goal?
This weekend, celebrate it. Your way. Balloons and ice cream optional. Miley Cyrus dance party also optional, but extremely helpful.
“Clap your hands all you nations; shout to God with cries of joy (Psalm 47:1).”
Good luck getting that song out of your head.
