Have I been hibernating?

I’m feeling a bit bearish, and I’m not talking stocks. I feel like I was hibernating, but have awakened feeling refreshed and energized. It’s really a little weird. Is anyone else having a similar experience?

Being awake (as opposed to woke) I realize I can still connect with people … the smartphone in my hand is engineered so that I can hear people’s voices and they can hear mine. Imagine, we can actually have long conversations! And many of us have much more time in which to have them!

Don’t get me wrong, I love social media, and email and texting are convenient, but with reducing contact due to COVID, and the isolation of seriously cold temperatures, they’re not enough.

So, I’m going through my contacts and instead of just commenting on posts, I’m reaching out by phone. Not everyone is available (or they’re hiding from me), but when someone answers our conversations are lovely. Connection!

It’s amazing how much catching up I have to do! Before the Great Pandemic Pause, I was so busy running from one place to the next that I wasn’t taking time to enjoy the people I met along the way. That is one of my pandemic take-aways: I want to always take time to catch up.

Another benefit is that one can walk around the house while they talk getting in much needed steps during bad weather.

If I haven’t gotten ahold of you yet, and you’re up for a chat, please reach out. Maybe I don’t have your phone number … send it via private message. I’d love to talk. It truly is grand!

#ThoughtfulThursday … Connect!

Originally published at http://healthworkskc.wordpress.com on February 11, 2021.