Crazy times, right?!? Who would have ever thought the whole world would be experiencing the same thing at the same time? We are, literally, in this all together, learning what it means to be in home isolation and connecting with friends and family virtually.
Life has changed as we know it, and the future is uncertain. When will the isolation be over? When will normal activities begin again? How do I plan for future events, already on the calendar, plane tickets booked, reservations made? When will I begin to gather with friends and family again? None of us know the answer, but we do have the assurance that no matter what, or when, God is with us. He's in our grief. He's in our loss. He's in our sadness. He's in our life adjustments. He is in our day-to-day new normal.
This may be a good time to reconsider your Life Rhythm (check out the digital assessment - see menu). Some of you may be leaning into this time without significant adjustment, others may be finding it to be a major shift.
Being inside with no where to go can be lonesome and emotionally tiring. Staying in your natural Life Rhythm will help to navigate this season with effectiveness and contentment.
Matthew 11:28–30, the crux of Unforced Rhythms, is timely during this COVID-19 season.
Those of you who live life to a daily rhythm may be finding the changes most challenging. You like your routine and now so much of life is different. You'll find some reminders here on what it is to be a Daily person. It's important for you to find a new-normal routine where you can function at your best with tasks and a schedule that accommodates your daily to-do list.
Weekly/monthly people will need to keep their goals in mind. You're about getting things accomplished in due time, and moving forward to that end will be important to you. Creating projects, whether work or home, will keep you from going insane in what may seem like “routine” in this forced time. You’re most likely missing your colleagues or team members. Working remotely may be taxing; so many Zoom meetings. It will take more thought and coordination to gain successful teamwork. Check out this blog post on the weekly/monthly person.
If you're like me, seasonal/yearly, you may be welcoming this time of change, though we don't want it to last long, for after all, we like a start and finish to things. And, we definitely want to see this COVID-19 come to an end. You may be adapting to a new normal with grace. You may be finding your artistic side showing up... drawing, sewing, composing, or writing. What theme might you give to this season of COVID?
It’s important for everyone to be asking, “What is God doing in my life during this time?” What is he teaching you while you’re confined to your home, missing out on friends, church, and family connections, practicing social distancing, and integrating new practices into your work life and home life.
And, for those of you with kids at home, don't forget they have a Life Rhythm, too! Check this out for some insights on kiddos. Keeping kids occupied, entertained, and disciplined in schoolwork, can be exhausting. Knowing their Life Rhythm will give helpful insight into these isolation days.