Lock It Down, or Build It Up
Barry Lewis Green
Educator, Speaker, Coach, Writer, Creator ... advancing Character Leadership and Education ... to move forward together, stronger ... engaging change.
Last night, I shared thoughts on lock down. Today, I came across this from the World Economic Forum. And then, this on a source of classic children's books... and this on touring 5 gardens globally. For me, I love this one video touring the Baha'i Gardens in Haifa; a place I visited in 2010... a most special place for me.
I Remember
I remember as a youngin' (lol), the few times I got in trouble, I was sent to my room. On this day, the 16th year of the passing of my Dad (love you so much Mac), I remember how he never ever struck me, but the room could be my lesson. And it was. And more.
It was a place where this fertile imagination could explore, and learn, and grow. There was no internet, no smart phones (I saw Captain Kirk on Star Trek and wished I was born 300 years in the future, lol).
I did have an imagination. I could draw. I did have encyclopedias and textbooks on geography. I could travel anywhere!
I could create anything.
My point is this. What if lock down was an opportunity to explore? What if it was an opportunity to explore, re-discover and even re-engineer your living space; your home... yourself? What if indeed.
My Castle Build
A couple days ago, I posted on Facebook:
- Self isolation has turned into self lock down. No symptoms. But taking Responsibility for my health and that of others. Do it. I am intent on a long stay. I am realizing that this home is no prison. It is my "home". I am now looking at my space, this place I share with #bestlittledogintheworld Panda to be a place to enjoy. Here, I will teach College in my dining room, do Epic Engage work in my Pseudio, workout in my FOXhole, pray in my Sanctuary, and prepare healthy meals in my kitchen... and the yard is becoming more friendly to being outdoors. ;) The introvert in me loves this opportunity to reflect and rebuild... for the world will never be the same (a good thing). The extrovert in me, while seriously missing contact and hugs, is accepting the idea that we are building a new launch pad. This is a serious global event unlike most people on this planet have ever experienced. I do not know how long this transition will be, but I know we are talking months. And it is a transition. A new normal awaits. That being said, the world is going through changes and I look forward. While I live, work, play and pray here at my "castle", I send out thoughts of love and empathy to a world locally and globally in need. In 2 days, I Honor the passing of my Dad some 16 years ago. I wonder what he would say, having lived through hard and global times... life changing too. Miss you Mac. <3 And in a month, Mom is passed 5 years. Wow. Both of you lived through such times. What was it like at the Cable Station amidst World War II? I ponder. Miss you both. <3 We got this, especially when we get this. This is no snowstorm. It is more, much more ... and all of humanity is starting to understand that. <3 For now, my best thing to do is hibernate, support where and how I can, and build a better Barry, ready for the future. Hugs to all, and that is so freakin' meant. <3<3
I am going to use this time to get stronger, by going within to build without... by fortifying the castle. Fortitude is a strength of character.
I am not locking down, I am building my castle; health wise and community wise. I will protect myself, and others by doing so. I am doing so. But, it is not a punishment. It is an opportunity and I will be stronger for it. I will find ways to serve from here. I will ground myself in trusted information. And I will find my way home.
How about you?
Oh, and in closing ... check out this advice from the 4-leggeds. You'll glad you did.
Peace, passion and prosperity...
Barry Lewis Green, aka The Unity Guy with Epic Engage
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