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May 11, 2021
The daily writing exercise is called Stream Thinking. Being present in all things right now. No judgement, no perfectionisms, raw writing
by way of documenting all things right now.
I was recently introduced to a new term: First World Covid Problems. A great example is how we feel that being
back to normal is about removing the walls designed to protect clients and guests
from the potential of there being a Covid crisis. Oh I’ve got CFWP! My local CVS pharmacy. Why do they feel it’s in our best interest
that they steer clear of opening until 10am? I don’t go into the store. I get my meds from the pickup window. I have a first world Covid problem because of
how my essential job has marched forward with back to normal hours 6am til
11pm. I don’t get it. We’re still being
forced to walk in a pair of shoes that don’t fit. First World Covid
Problems. You know what I’ve seen
increase. The sale of lottery
tickets. Never once has someone been
upset about not winning. I get the usual
shrugging of the shoulders with “Oh well.
I guess not today.” I gambled
this morning on CVS being open by 9. But
I didn’t get upset. Nope. I’ve learned a lot from my lottery ticket
friends. Especially those whose homes
are on the street. Raise your hand if
you think the money they collect on street is going into alcohol and
drugs. Lottery tickets! A 50 cent investment has earned many $20 to
$50. The scratch offs are paying out hundreds of dollars. While I’m complaining about CVS opening at
10, my friends from the street are cashing in.
And when it doesn’t happen. It
rolls right off their shoulders.
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