The Pandemic Opportunity

Did you spend your downtime stressing over the news reports about the virus? Did you miss the opportunity to expand your life with new skills? 

     None of us knew how long we would have to be sequestered in our homes binge watching Netflix. But as time ticked away, we all recognized this was going to take longer than expected. This was our opportunity to learn new skills or expand old ones. Of course, it would be easy to stay glued to the TV and veg out. It’s somewhat satisfying. I have those days when channel surfing is a fun activity, but a year of it is too much for me. 

     A perfect time to learn some new and fun activity. One of the good things about the Internet are the ‘How to videos.’ You can get instruction on just about anything, so why not take advantage of it. Did you always have a secret desire to be a chef, photographer, painter or musician? Well, there are people on YouTube that will teach you anything you want to know and much of it is free.

     I have friends that have dipped their toe into the painting world with paint-by-numbers, others have taken up once forgotten hobbies by picking up their guitar and relearning the instrument via You Tube. Still others are learning new motorcycle skills, and some are finding their new passion by writing short stories.

     Although it was easy to get distracted by the news, once you set the remote down and move on to a new activity, it becomes easier to ignore the virus distraction. If you are still laying on the couch munching on chips and rewatching an old tv series, it’s okay. There’s still time to discover a hidden talent or skill and find a new passion. The opportunity is still there. That’s what’s cool about opportunity. It never goes away, never. It’s always waiting for you. 

     So whatever your interest, the opportunity exist for you to pursue it, now or later. Why not do it now? “Just Saying . . .”