Lockdown 2.0 Is Harder.

A little bit more lonely. A little bit more frustrating. Feeling a little bit more lost. Feeling like treading water, spinning wheels, doing things but not getting anywhere fast. A little bit more boring. A kick in the guts to lose the momentum that had been so hard to gee up the second time round. A let down after finally getting out the first time. Still necessary. Don't want to complain, I know we need to do it. Others definitely have it worse. I'm lucky to have what I have. It's still harder this time though. I worry for the people who are on their own. I worry for the people who have no work. I know I shouldn't complain, but I definitely have days where I cannot be bothered. Wouldn't mind a day in bed. Its tiring to be up for my team, my family, my friends all the time. I kind of want to cry but don't want it to get the better of me. I miss my family. Others have it worse though. Much worse. I don't have that much to complain about really. I'm looking forward to getting out again. Lock down two is definitely worse, feeling a bit all over the shop. Put on a couple of kgs. It's no big deal, Iso-weight, not much else to do. Still not worth complaining about. It could be worse. I feel for families. It's hard being at home with the kids and trying to work all day. It's hard being at home alone. It's hard both ways I guess. Second time is worse for some reason. I hope people do the right thing so we can get on top of it all. I just want to be able to run my business, go out, hug, laugh, train with my mates. To have meals out. I can't wait to travel again.. it will be a while probably. Had to cancel a trip, so did my friends. I wonder when we'll be able to travel again. The second time is worse.

These are all things I've heard from many people I care about, and some things I've felt myself too. You aren't on your own, there's no doubt this lockdown is harder. I understand. Try to be optimistic, do what we need to do, look after each other and continue looking after each other when we get out.

All the emotions are normal, feeling down and frustrated at times is ok and to be expected, when you are feeling down, its ok to lean into the positivity and support of those that are ok in that moment. When you are feeling good, don't be afraid to let others lean on you too. Advocate for the mechanisms that will support people in the long term. Advocate for mechanisms that don't just look after you. Be nice. We'll be ok in the end if we can align the aspirations we have for our own lives, with the aspirations we have for the lives of others.

Love - Josh

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