reset button

Before this pandemic, I was feeling pretty worn out. Sure, I had just gotten back from vacation which was amazing, but there is something about this time of year that is always difficult for me. The Spring used to be really hard for me because that always meant the end of the basketball season and I never had any idea what I was supposed to with myself besides get back in the gym and start working.

It's just always been a difficult time for me. The holiday seasons are well past, and the next thing we really have to look forward to is the fourth of July. That's about a 7 month waiting period! Plus, the Spring is usually pretty cold, there are no leaves, and the weather just isn't favorable.

With all those things considered, and the world facing something it's never really been through like this before, what am I supposed to think?

On Monday morning I made a commitment that I was going to have the best possible mindset about this that I could. I was going to look at this as a tremendous opportunity rather than a rigorous task. This is the perfect example to be a light when it seems like everything is in the dark.

In the weeks leading up, I can think of at least three people who asked me what God was teaching me right now and the answer that I gave every time was that God was teaching me to have an impact on people at all times.

Then the COVID-19 happened and I knew it was the opportunity to really put into practice what God was teaching me.

Enough about me and think about this. Sure it stinks that we aren't really able to socialize, go out to eat, travel, go to school etc. But think about the incredibly opportunity you all have to reset. In our American society, everything is go-go-go. There is hardly ever time to just relax and reset.

For example, there are no sports right now. I probably spend about two hours a week watching sports and now I have two extra hours for family time, to read a book, or play game. Sure sports are one of my favorite things, but without them, it's a great opportunity to make the most out of some extra time.

Right now, we can't go-go-go. We are being forced to slow down and we need to take advantage of it. A majority of people across the states are working from home, spending time with family, and having the chance to enjoy the things we normally don't get the chance to enjoy.

We can go on walks, exercise outside, read books, eat meals together as a family, etc.

My challenge for you is to hit that reset button. View this as an opportunity and not a task. Don't live in fear but rather in light of something brand new. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of those who are affected by this virus, but to billions of people who aren't, let's embrace the opportunity we have to reset. But remember, you have to be smart about this.

When else are you going to get this much time at home?

Our minds are powerful. What happens these next couple weeks is all going to be in response to how we think about it.