Pandemics and Creativity

And by creativity, I mean lack of creatively. Not so much because hard times can’t be inspiring- so many people are putting together so many amazing things right now- but for myself, it’s done a real number on my headspace. I’ve always enjoyed working under the radar. I like working hard where no one can see me and then popping up with something amazing. I read recently that women are trained NOT to show their work. House clean? How’d that happen? Amazing mom? Must be some natural talent- it’s not hard! Look beautiful? Rolled out of bed that way, of course. Successful career? Certainly ambition didn't play a part. For better or for worse I’m a super upfront person, so I’ll tell you the truth about how hard I have to work for anything, but when it comes down to it, I don’t want anyone to *see* me struggling. I don’t want to show my work.

All a super roundabout way of saying that I am not succeeding in my creative endeavors right now. “Parents are People” is a clear area where some COVID 19 humor would hit the spot. “Let your Parent Play Pretend!”- Pretend to be a qualified teacher, well versed in numerous grade levels and topics, with a background in physical education, as well as a comprehensive grasp of child psychology with an emphasis in emotional resilience training. Stuff like that. I suppose all that is also keeping me busy.

How’s everyone else feeling? What are your kids allowing you to do for them these days? Are you a Parent and a Person with a desire to see something specific addressed in my special COVID Life Edition? Here’s your chance to get in on the ground floor of inspiration, and/or vent, because this is hard, and there’s no pretending it’s not.