Three good things

When I was a young boy, during times when I was struggling, my father would tell me to go back to the basics.  Usually that meant I should keep my eye on the ball, hit the other way, or follow through on my shot.  He was a great believer that if you were struggling, you went back to the things that helped you in the past. 

Presently, we are living in a world of uncertainty.  In my lifetime, I have never seen schools and businesses shut down with no sense of when they will reopen.  This situation, coupled with people told to stay indoors and practice social distancing, has increased stress levels for many of us. 

Following my dad’s advice, I am going back to the basics.  I am making sure that each day, before I go to sleep, I am thinking about three things I am grateful for 

If you regularly do this brief daily exercise, you will find yourself looking for and remembering the good events that happened to you during the day.  Many of these will bring a smile to your face. 

Will three good things stop the virus?  Of course not.  Gratitude does, however, help you be happier, kinder, more patient, more trusting, and more cooperative. these strengths will help you get through these trying times. 

Let us all take my Dad’s advice and get back to the basics.  Join me in doing three good things each day, and together we will get through this crisis