The virus has placed a focus
On our assumptions of "normal"
Normal..these were the habits
Taken for granted as they
Settled into our lives as
Benchmarks and addictions..
We so fondly remember the
Unceasing participation..tight
Schedules..with expected
Plentiful accumulation..then
Enter the virus..pushing back on
Artificial guide rails..and
Inviting our attention to..Yes
A frightening Freedom..
A Freedom forever available
With accompanying Joy..
But alas.. went unnoticed
Until the virus erased our
Habitual and imagined
Prison bars...
Some of you may be familiar with a documentary produced by Netflix, entitled
"My Octopus Teacher." The film has deeply touched many people in this pandemic time. A good friend has seen it several times. In the film, a man established a loving daily relationship with an octopus over the course of a year, which is the lifespan of this creature.Highly recommended! So...I have found it useful to similarly consider the Virus as a teacher...