Enjoy Life

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@allen0187 (59828)
Philippines
March 13, 2021 8:52am CST
This past year has been a challenge to all of us. It actually marks the anniversary of our supposed to be two-week lockdown. All the activities that we've enjoyed and taken for granted has gone kaput! I've been involved in a lot of activities that I wanted to do like circuit training, boxing, jiu jitsu training, and mma training. I picked up two new hobbies, stamp collecting and photography. I'm also picking up a new sport, archery. All of those stopped. Halted. Put on hold. Anyway, don't get me wrong. I've been enjoying life but have also taken into consideration my health and that of others. Double face-masks. Face shield. Social distancing. Staying at home and only going out when really necessary. I've also contributed immensely to others as well so that they could enjoy their own lives. Not to toot my own horn but I can say that I made a serious effort to help others as well and to spread cheer and joy to my loved ones, my family, my friends, and even to random strangers that I have met at the street. Now, enjoying life need not be expensive and costly. You can do the simplest of things and still be very happy and contented. I can say that I derive as much joy from watching a concert in the front row and looking at my loved ones as they sleep soundly beside me. I've come to realize this during the pandemic. Just enjoy life. Best that you plan for it, act on it, and ultimately do it. Pandemic or no pandemic. Enjoy life!!!
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@Lucky15 (37391)
• Philippines
13 Mar 21
what the pandemic reminded me it to be considerate and not spread
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@allen0187 (59828)
• Philippines
14 Mar 21
I think your statement got cut off. Not spread what exactly?
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@allen0187 (59828)
• Philippines
14 Mar 21
@Lucky15 got it. Thanks.
@Lucky15 (37391)
• Philippines
14 Mar 21
@allen0187 the virus
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@JudyEv (382412)
• Rockingham, Australia
13 Mar 21
I think we have all learnt not to take the small pleasures for granted. And, as you say and practise, it isn't that hard to spread a little joy to others. Good for you.
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@allen0187 (59828)
• Philippines
14 Mar 21
We should appreciate what we have but continue striving to be better.
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@JudyEv (382412)
• Rockingham, Australia
14 Mar 21
@allen0187 Exactly.
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@prinzcy (32299)
• Malaysia
14 Mar 21
Bad things will always come to an end. We just need to preserve. Stay safe!
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@allen0187 (59828)
• Philippines
14 Mar 21
True. Stay safe as well.
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@toniganzon (77261)
• Philippines
14 Mar 21
Great realization!
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@allen0187 (59828)
• Philippines
14 Mar 21
Thanks twin sister.
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@RebeccasFarm (91297)
• United States
7 Apr 21
I hope you are enjoying your time too Allen
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@allen0187 (59828)
• Philippines
8 Apr 21
I'm trying to see the good in all of this but some days it is harder than usual.
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@allen0187 (59828)
• Philippines
8 Apr 21
Try harder! Same with me today. Just trying to go through the day hour by hour.
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• United States
8 Apr 21
@allen0187 Like today for me
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@Janet357 (75638)
13 Mar 21
Reading your discussion, it gives me the impression you have a balance approach in life.
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@allen0187 (59828)
• Philippines
14 Mar 21
I do.
@GreatMartin (23670)
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
14 Mar 21
I have enjoyed life since the day I realized I was awake!! And I have enjoyed the past year even without my usual entertainment!
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@allen0187 (59828)
• Philippines
14 Mar 21
Enjoy life to the fullest!