Day 5 Isolation - 10 things you can do.

Starting to feel the fish bowl effect of isolation. I like it. It's fascinating. I do have a room with a lovely view of calm rippling water moving gently with the wind, glowing lines of reflections undulating, a line of tall evergreens, and shades of gray/blue skies. The sound of water hitting water playing softly from my fishtank. The mild yellow hue of a lamp on my desk. Smiling faces of some of my most valued humans staring back at me from their frames. 

If in the end I will settle in one room, I would have more photos. I would want to see it all and remember all the wonderful times. I would wish for all the above. Perhaps not in isolation but one does not know but most certainly in the presence of angels. I had never really put much thought into this, I wonder if that would be such a useful exercise. To manifest and visualize so that you can appoint that day. 

Well I would probably get rid of a lot more junk, there is trash strewn about, a few dishes to be put away, and bag full of trash (grateful I've cleaned up a little). We feel better in the right environment, that creating that space is sacred. I imagine we should do more of that creating in this life and help nurture that for everyone. Ah - how we tried or did we successfully take away art and movement classes in school. Whoever thought that was a good idea? 

For anyone else doing their part and isolating, I hope your symptoms are improving and you are on your way to wellness. May your journey be filled with grace and love. 

1) Do get outside and breathe in fresh air (just put a mask on as you make your way from that room to outside) and maintain a healthy distance. 

2) Do shower 

3) Try to tidy up your space 

4) Facetime, facetime or call friends and family even if you haven't spoken to them in awhile 

5) Try to eat well, stay hydrated

6) Take your zinc 

7) Visualize your dreams as if they are already happening

8) Want to see someone not at high risk? Or just hold hands for a minute? I think you can - wear your N95, have the other person were their mask, wash your hands, then do so for as long as you need. Wash hands after. 

9) Write / Read

10) Stay positive #always grateful. 

Yours truly, 

Dr. Chau



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