My Quarantine Quandaries

Disclaimer: These are just my thoughts and the outlook I am choosing to have during this season of uncertainty. I acknowledge and do not in any way deny the seriousness of this pandemic.

I am unsure of how to begin such a compilation of my thoughts but this all stemmed from observing (via social media, #socialdistancing) how other people are reacting to having to stay home and work from home. I am in no way denying the fact that this is a hard time for everyone and it is so sad to see so many people out of a job due to Corona Virus. I am facing a fair level of uncertainty about my job as well because what happens when there is no more work to do from home? However, I am choosing to be grateful for the season that we all were put in by no choice or fault of our own.

Prior to COVID-19, I can’t count how many times I have wished or prayed for more time and life to just slow down a minute. Or how many times I have complained about being so drained, tired, too busy, and completely overwhelmed. Now look where I find myself- I am at home enjoying some sunshine and a cup of coffee that I made with my Chemex because I was not in a hurry this morning and forced to settle for coffee from the machine.

We have all been “forced” to slow down and be still. For some this feels like a burden but for me I am choosing to see it as a blessing. There is time to be intentional and diligent in connecting with God and really diving into the word. There is time reflect in prayer and stillness. There is time to play guitar and tap into creativity that I “never had time” to explore. There is time to nurture. Kevin (my pup) is a spoiled boy going on two walks a day and getting so many belly rubs. My house plants and new tower garden are getting some extra love and care too. My home has received the deepest of cleans on the reg. There is time to cook for all three meals and care for my body. There is time to rest. There is time to get outside in some fresh air and enjoy being active, a huge blessing.

To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under heaven.

Ecclesiastes 3:1

Take a look around, take a second (because you have plenty now). You can do all the things you were putting off “whenever you have time.” Reflect, pray and lean in to what God may want to show you or teach you in the season of stillness he has placed you in. Take this time to be a good steward; of your money, your resources, your home and your food. Lastly, be grateful for this time and soak it all in.

“Where I was born and where and how I have lived is unimportant. It is what I have done with where I have been that should be of interest.”

-D.L. Moody

Thanks for reading through my ramblings and outlook on this season. I hope it was able to bring you some encouragement and shift your perspective.

Stay safe & healthy,

Madeline Paige