Wasting time?

There is this pervasive feeling we all have now that we need to get our long lists of “shoulds” done. Time is flitting away before people can optimize it. I have listened to the chatter at the start of video calls, and fielded calls of frustration from male and female friends alike. Everyone is lamenting the loss of time, and the frustration, and often anger that they are failing to take advantage of this moment in time.

The question is, why?

The answer:  For eons we have all been craving the opportunity to slow down. Now our bodies and minds are doing just that. The reality is, we don’t need to finish all those “shoulds”. As time flies by our lists gather dust; our bodies are dealing with a crisis, we are adjusting to a new environment #WFH, reconnecting with our families, slowing down and savoring the little things – a walk, reading, watching, streaming, and chatting on the phone.

And you know what?  It is just the right list to be attending to right now!