Positive

What’s positive? Is it good? Plus? Up? Affirmative? Constructive? Optimistic? Confirmed? All of these things and plenty more? This weekend I got the call that many folks will not get from their doctor because of the lack of tests - the results of my coronavirus swab. I was VERY fortunate to have been tested. And as expected, the results were positive.

I’m choosing to also be positive through this experience. We have no idea what lies ahead, but I know that with both my brother and his boyfriend diagnosed (and Rita Wilson and Tom Hanks, Idris Elba, Tormund Giantsbane, and Daniel Dae Kim), I’m not alone.

We’re all finding new ways to connect in this new reality. I love seeing people be creative and we’re quickly adapting to still connecting and communicating while we take a pause as we’re all being asked to do together, globally. I’m going to make my own work on myself more of a priority, allow myself the space I need away from my laptop and the world of the internet, and continue to connect with people I love one on one in a way that really suits my preferences. Some group zoom meetings tossed in there are a great addition, but ultimately I prefer to connect one on one.

I’m curious to explore how others are moving through this - choosing to stay positive isn’t an easy thing, but it does feel like the only way for me to navigate it and feel good about it. I’m certain there will be days for self-wallowing, but ultimately this change that we’re experiencing is going to help us all level up, collectively.

If you’re feeling affected by this and want to talk, I’m here. Just reach out. Cheers to staying positive in 2020 (despite how challenging it feels)!