Wow. What a difference a few weeks makes. When I posted last month for the first time in a few years, I wanted to get back to writing about vegan living with the occasional recipe thrown in. My husband and I moved to the country last summer and I wanted to explore through words if it was still easy to be vegan, even out here in the boonies. Now that seems a tad trivial, but I still want to write and post. So I’m going to. Some days I’ll write about vegan living, and other days I’ll explore new territory. Today is one of those days.
Scout. Rescued from the Humane Society of Tuolumne County on Dec. 31, 2019.
This morning I was walking my dog, Scout. I adopted him at the end of last year. I’m enjoying our morning walks. It gives me time to think without distraction. I usually leave my phone at home, which helps.
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, this week the entire state of California has been ordered to shelter in place indefinitely. The county I live in has set April 16th as the end date, but who can say when this will all be over. While walking Scout, I was thinking about what is next for me.
Some of my goals for this year have been either completely scrapped or delayed indefinitely due to the pandemic. To be specific, I was mainly contemplating my work and career. Many people are experiencing a lot of anxiety over work and money, right now.
So I was wondering, maybe instead of worrying about what’s next because we are in uncharted territory, how about we as a collective start planning what we want the world to be like when this is over. I know I would like the world to be kinder, smarter, and healthier.
So, how will we adapt? What will be needed? Sure many of the same things as last week, but this is our chance to push the reset button and sniff out new opportunities. So, what will arise with that in mind? What will we create?
It's easy being vegan™ 